Kenneth J. Kutner

Attorney At Law

Kenneth J. Kutner

Attorney At Law

Biography

Kenneth J. Kutner has been one of Perry Van Etten, Rozanski & Kutner, LLP’s primary trial attorneys from 1993 through 2006 and since his return to the firm in 2016. He has tried numerous cases to verdict  in State and Federal courts.

Mr. Kutner specializes in defending clients in premises liability matters. He began his career handling the defense of such claims on behalf of three large regional retail supermarkets and a large national home improvement store. Mr. Kutner also handles premises liability claims for multiple New York City premises owners under the firm’s habitational book of business as well as its hospitality book. He has similarly defended the firm’s nursing home clients with regard to their general liability (premises) claims and claims arising out of alleged negligent care.

In addition to his work defending premises liability matters, Mr. Kutner handles the defense of owners, developers, construction managers, general contractors and trade subcontractors in a broad range of construction claims including those involving falls from scaffolds and ladders, construction vehicle/heavy equipment accidents, electrical injuries, exposure to toxic chemicals, burn injuries, and fatal construction site accidents. Mr. Kutner knows how to navigate the complex issues regarding catastrophic and alleged career-ending injuries. He is keenly attuned to the need for the aggressive pursuit of risk transfer opportunities via contractual indemnification and insurance coverage claims.

Mr. Kutner also has experience defending actions involving Dram Shop claims, lead poisoning, products liability, automobile negligence and general negligence actions.

Mr. Kutner strives to provide  assessments of a client’s potential liability and damages exposure so that an informed decision can be made as early as possible whether to pursue direct settlement discussions with opposing counsel, or to resolve matters via alternative dispute resolution or to defend the matter.

Mr. Kutner received a Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY-Binghamton in 1986 and received his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law in 1991. He is admitted to practice in New York, Connecticut, United States Southern District, and United States Eastern District.