Timothy M. Kratz is a Principal in the Denver, Colorado, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His primary practice involves employment litigation and employer counseling.

Mr. Kratz has defended businesses in a wide variety of employment claims including those involving harassment and discrimination, disparate impact class allegations, non-compete agreements, Fair Labor Standards Act, wage and hour, and public policy discharge. He also conducts and coordinates harassment investigations and counsels clients on ways to avoid litigation through protective measures such as employment contracts, supervisor manuals, and employee handbooks.

Mr. Kratz is a frequent speaker to Colorado businesses on a variety of employment topics, and he coordinated an employment law breakfast seminar series for Colorado employers from 2012 through 2014.

Before starting in private practice, Mr. Kratz served as a law clerk to Chief Judge Donald P. Lay of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and Justice Gregory K. Scott of the Supreme Court of Colorado.

In his spare time, Mr. Kratz enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, competing in golf tournaments, skiing, hiking, and reading.