Atty. Eric M. Kurtz
Eric M. Kurtz is a graduate of SUNY at Albany and received his law degree from the University of Buffalo.
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Eric M. Kurtz is a Member based in Kingston, New York, practicing at Cook, Netter, Cloonan, Kurtz & Murphy. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, civil rights, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1986), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1999), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2012). Educated at University of Buffalo (J.D., 1985) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New York State Bar Association (Member Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law Section) Ulster County Bar Association. Serands clients in Kingston, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Eric M. Kurtz is a graduate of SUNY at Albany and received his law degree from the University of Buffalo
- Admitted to the bar in 1986, he is also a member of the Insurance Section of the New York State Bar Association and served as an adjunct professor of law at the Ulster County Community College
- Mr. Kurtz has served as counsel to the Town of Rochester and Town of Ulster, and a former Assistant District Attorney for Ulster County
- Mr. Kurtz has also served on the Board of Directors of the Children's Home of Kingston and as its President
- Presently he is counsel to the Ruby Fire District
- Mr. Kurtz has over 25 years of trial experience in both State & Federal court, concentrating in Civil Litigation, Municipal Defense and in Insurance Defense
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kingston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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