Attorney and Butler resident James Kraus Submitted

Butler resident James Kraus and fellow attorney Turahn Jenkins have announced formation of a new law firm, Kraus Jenkins, to be based in Pittsburgh.

A past Butler City councilman, Kraus has more than 30 years of civil and criminal trial experience.

The firm will focus on representing clients in civil and criminal litigation, and government investigations.

Civil litigation will have an emphasis on the representation of health care providers, including hospitals and physicians, while the criminal litigation practice will span a full range of criminal matters.