The Schmidt Kramer Injury Lawyers focus their practice on educating the community on how they can help those injured in a serious Pennsylvania accident. Let them help you navigate the complicated world of a personal injury claim, as well as actions to take immediately after an accident.
- August 2024 Newsletter – The August edition of our newsletter highlights Partner Scott Cooper winning the Mr. DCBA contest hosted by the Dauphin County Bar Association’s Astonishing Advocates Campaign. The Astonishing Advocates Campaign has collectively raised $51,313.12. Cooper was also a featured speaker at the 44th Annual Big Auto Seminar in May. He talked about uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage and bad faith insurance issues. We also welcome our newest attorney Kaleigh M. Ryder, a Harrisburg native who attended high school and college here. Kaleigh has practiced workers’ compensation law since 2021. Our firm also sponsored the Hershey Bears professional hockey team in the 2024 Calder Cup Finals.
- June 2024 Newsletter – The June edition of the Schmidt Kramer newsletter discusses Partner Scott Cooper arguing in front of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on behalf of a client who was denied insurance coverage. Cooper also spoke at the Dispute Resolution Institute about Pennsylvania Auto Insurance. Our partners attended the retirement of Judge John F. Cherry, who was elected to the bench in November 1999. We also featured our new law clerk, Grace Mills, who is participating in the Dauphin County Bar Foundation’s “We Care About Children Campaign”. The newsletter highlights our contribution to the community by sponsoring the Cumberland Valley Youth Baseball team.
- April 2024 Newsletter – This edition of the newsletter covers Scott Cooper being reappointed to the Dauphin County Bar Association Board of Directors and re-elected as Chair of the Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board. Daryl Christopher was elected a shareholder of the firm and won Best Chili at the chili cookoff at Derry Presbyterian Church. Dennis Kergick, Gerry Kramer and Scott Cooper went to the Dauphin County Bar Association Annual President’s Gala on February 10 at Hershey Hotel.
- February 2024 Newsletter – This edition includes the presentation of the UCP Life Without Limits Award at the UCP Central PA’s 70th Anniversary celebration dinner. It also includes highlights from the 2023 Toys for Tots drive. Other exciting news in this edition is the announcement that our firm is accepting applications for the Schmidt Kramer Annual Scholarship for Academic Excellence! Last but not least, be sure to check out our news about the Pennsylvania Bar Institute Joint and Several Liability Program in 2024. Partner Scott Cooper was not only the course planner for this year but also the speaker.
- November 2023 Newsletter – This edition includes highlights from our annual UCP Central PA Golf Tournament, various awards and distinctions our firm and individual members of our legal team have achieved, and the launching of our annual Toys for Tots gift drive!
- September 2023 Newsletter Highlights include partner Scott Cooper being the first guest in a new legal podcast, “Inside the Lawyer’s Studio.” Scott was also featured in a recent issue of the Legal Intelligencer speaking about the use of AI in insurance claims. Attorney Jessica Mitchell was featured as the New Cumberland Public Library’s “Artist of the Month” this past July. Find out which attorneys at our firm were selected for inclusion as Best Lawyers in America, the 2023 edition. Finally, we announce the opening of registration for this year’s UCP/SchmidtKramer Golf Tournament.
- May 2023 Newsletter Highlights include partner Scott Cooper being honored at the Dauphin County Bar Association Gala, seven attorneys at our firm being selected as 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, a shout-out to Aisha Kamala on being selected this year’s winner of the Schmidt Kramer Annual Scholarship for Academic Excellence, and our proud sponsorship of the Braves, a 2023 Cumberland Valley Youth Baseball Association spring league baseball team!
- February 2023 Newsletter Highlights include the firm being included in U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Law Firms” list in six different practice areas, the firm taking part in Toys for Tots in December 2022, hosting the 35th annual UCP Central PA golf tournament, Scott Cooper provided an update on uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Annual Auto Law update, Jessica Mitchell was a panelist at the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives NextGen conference.
- June 2022 Newsletter Highlights include seven attorneys being selected for inclusion in 2022 Super Lawyers, partner Scott Cooper assuming the role of the president of the Dauphin County Bar Association, Jessica Mitchell presenting at the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives NextGen Retreat, the firm catering breakfast for its administrative professionals and Scott Cooper moderating a panel discussion at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s program on joint and several liability.
- January 2022 Newsletter Highlights include the firm being selected for the 2022 edition of “Best Law Firms,” partner Scott Cooper being appointed by the Governor to serve on the Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board, Dennis Kergick being elected to serve as Young Lawyer Division liaison for the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section Council, partner Gerry Kramer and attorneys Abbie Trone and Mike Kosik participating in the Bike MS: City to Shore Ride 2021.
- July 2021 Newsletter Highlights include six Schmidt Kramer attorneys being selected for The Best Lawyers in America and seven of our attorneys being selected for the 2021 edition of Super Lawyers; Law360 also wrote about five Pennsylvania court cases it considers the most significant of the past year, and one of those cases was brought by partner Scott Cooper.
- March 2021 Newsletter Highlights include Scott Cooper and Dennis Kergick being elected to positions in the Dauphin County Bar Association and Scott Cooper participating in a PA Bar Association Task Force that released a report on improving the delivery of legal services based on what was learned during the pandemic.
- May 2020 Newsletter Highlights include Schmidt Kramer celebrating 40 years, as Chuck Schmidt founded the Law Office of Charles E. Schmidt, Jr. in 1980, blogs on how COVID-19 impacts car insurance and workers’ compensation, along with a blog on small businesses filing lawsuits over COVID-19 losses.
- March 2020 Newsletter Highlights include Scott Cooper and Dennis Kergick being named to the 2020 leadership of the Dauphin County Bar Association (Scott was named vice president of the board of directors and Dennis was named secretary of the Young Lawyer Section), Abbie Trone was also selected as Young Lawyer Division Liaison for the Appellate Advocacy Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. The firm volleyball team also reached the semi-finals of the Dauphin County Bar Association summer volleyball league.
- Fall 2019 Newsletter Highlights include the firm receiving U.S. Business News’ Legal Elite Awards, inclusion in 2020 Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers, and Scott Cooper being named 2019 Power Player of the Year by the Legal Intelligencer, plus updates from our lawyers in the community.
- Winter 2019 Newsletter Highlights include Scott Cooper helping to overturn 30 years of bad case law on insurance coverage and honors given to Jessica Mitchell, Dennis Kergick and Scott Cooper for their outstanding leadership achievements.
- Fall 2018 Newsletter Highlights include Schmidt Kramer’s inclusion in the 2018 Super Lawyers list and 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, along with local events and updates from our lawyers.
- Spring 2018 Newsletter Highlights include honors given to Dennis Kergick, Jessica Mitchell and Scott Cooper for their outstanding achievements over the past year.
- Winter 2018 Newsletter Highlights include Schmidt Kramer’s inclusion as one of Harrisburg’s best law firms in the 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers list, along with events and updates from our lawyers out in the community.
- Summer/Fall 2017 Newsletter Highlights include Schmidt Kramer attorney news, including five attorneys who were included in The Best Lawyers in America 2018 edition, along with other updates from the staff and recent events.
- Winter 2017 Newsletter Highlights include Schmidt Kramer’s inclusion in the 2017 list of “Best Law Firms” from U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers, among other firm accomplishments, attorney and staff updates, and recent events.
- Summer 2016 Newsletter Highlights include Super Lawyers recipient news, recent community involvement and shared memories of Dawnn Trostle, who passed away this summer.
- Spring 2016 Newsletter Highlights include the firm’s latest achievements, spring events, birthday wishes and our favorite pets.
- Witner 2016 Newsletter Highlights include the firm’s latest achievements, fall events and tips on snow and ice removal.
- Fall 2015 Newsletter Highlights include Best Lawyers in America recipient news, new TV commercial announcement, attorney accomplishments, volleyball team championship and other staff events.
- Summer 2015 Newsletter Our Summer 2015 newsletter includes Super Lawyers recipient news, attorney accomplishments, recent events our staff members participated in, and much more.
- Spring 2015 Newsletter Our Spring 2015 newsletter includes recent attorney accomplishments, the annual UCP of Central PA Attitudes Essay Contest, pet corner, our dodgeball team, and more.
- Winter 2014-2015 Newsletter Highlights from our Winter 2014-2015 Newsletter include 2014 Select Lawyers award recipients, new staff additions, and various fundraisers and charitable events.
- Fall 2014 Newsletter Catch up with the Schmidt Kramer team in our Fall 2014 Newsletter. From 5K races to volleyball leagues, the attorneys and staff have kept busy in our community.
- Summer 2014 Newsletter Keep up with our firm’s recent happenings and firm news by reading the June 2014 newsletter. Six Schmidt Kramer attorneys were named Super Lawyers this year.
- Summer 2013 Newsletter Follow our attorneys’ news and other law firm updates, including information about the 27th Annual UCP/Schmidt Kramer Golf Outing fundraiser.
- Spring 2013 Newsletter Highlights from our Spring 2013 Newsletter include a $1.7 million settlement, a large verdict won for a hunter injured by another hunter, and other attorney news.
- Schmidt Kramer’s Fall-Winter 2012 Newsletter Our Fall-Winter 2012 Newsletter includes information about the annual UCP Attitudes Essay Contest, the Dress for Success Gala, and more exciting firm news.
- Schmidt Kramer’s Summer 2012 Newsletter Read up on recent happenings at Schmidt Kramer, such as Scott B. Cooper’s recent election as President of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice.
- Schmidt Kramer’s Spring 2012 Newsletter Catch up with our legal staff and attorneys and learn more about recent community and charity events sponsored by Schmidt Kramer in Central Pennsylvania.
- Schmidt Kramer’s Fall 2011 Newsletter From staff updates to attorney Super Lawyer awards to charitable events, check out the recent events at Schmidt Kramer by viewing our newsletter here.
- Schmidt Kramer’s Spring 2011 Newsletter Schmidt Kramer supports Bethesda Mission, Daffodil Days, Susquehanna Township Soccer Club, Dress for Success, Pro Bono Case, Toys for Tots, and more!
- Schmidt Kramer’s Fall 2010 Newsletter Schmidt Kramer announces 2nd location, 2010 UCP Golf Tournament, Dress for Success gala, Pennsylvania Association for Justice Annual Retreat, Underage Drinking Q&A
- Schmidt Kramer’s Summer 2010 Newsletter Schmidt Kramer attorneys speak at seminars, host our annual golf tournament, cancer awareness, and participate in take your children to work day.
- Schmidt Kramer’s Spring 2010 Newsletter Schmidt Kramer attorneys honored for distinguished service, Lee National Denim Day, question of the month, 2010 Best Lawyers in America, and more!
- Schmidt Kramer’s Fall 2009 Newsletter Gerard Kramer speaks to lawyers, award for community service, Schmidt Kramer, P.C. donates to the Nancy Lui Fund, the Staff Corner, and more!
- Schmidt Kramer’s Spring 2009 Newsletter Schmidt Kramer’s attorneys invited to host workshops, theme-park injuries, New Lawyer luncheon in Harrisburg, recalled product roundup, and more!
- Schmidt Kramer’s Winter 2008-2009 Newsletter Read Schmidt Kramer’s Winter 2008-2009 Newsletter to learn all about how to handle an injury claim, recent firm happenings, and more.
- Schmidt Kramer’s Summer 2008 Newsletter Read about recent Schmidt Kramer firm events and charity efforts. Also read about how to get a free consultation for your accident injury or other legal claim.
- Schmidt Kramer’s Winter 2007-2008 Newsletter Confused about legal jargon used in courtrooms and legal documents? Check out the legal dictionary terms in our Winter 2007-2008 Newsletter.
- Schmidt Kramer’s Summer 2007 Newsletter Learn about racial discrimination laws, local township laws, online resume scams, our client service guiding principals, and more in the Summer 2007 Newsletter.