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Atty. Kenneth T Kerner

Atty. Kenneth T Kerner

Mr. Kerner has been practicing law since 1989 and specializes in civil litigation, with a special emphasis on medical malpractice, nursing home neglect and general tort liability.

New York New York 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Kenneth T Kerner at a glance

Kenneth T Kerner is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Kerner & Kerner. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability. Admitted to practice in New York (1989) and New Jersey (1990). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (J.D., 1989) and Syracuse University (B.A. Political, 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York County, New Jersey State, New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Kerner has been practicing law since 1989 and specializes in civil litigation, with a special emphasis on medical malpractice, nursing home neglect and general tort liability
  • He has extensive interest and acquired knowledge in legal and medical research, which serves his clients well in all matters of personal injury litigation
  • Mr. Kerner has litigated hundreds of cases to successful conclusion on behalf of his clients, and has obtained substantial verdicts and settlements in the various trial courts throughout the State of New York
  • Mr. Kerner has been retained as special trial counsel to firms throughout the tri-state area
  • Mr. Kerner also advocates in the appellate tribunals of the State of New York, and, on appeal, has obtained numerous affirmances and reversals of lower court rulings in matters pending before the New York State trial courts
  • Mr. Kerner also serves as a court appointed mediator in the Civil Court of the City of New York, where he is called upon to hear evidence and render decisions in all types of civil litigation
  • He has also been appointed by various Supreme Court Justices as a Special Referee in foreclosure proceedings and as a Guardian Ad Litem for mentally disabled individuals and infants
  • Mr. Kerner has been honored to serve as a Special Assistant District Attorney for the New York County District Attorney's Office, where he wrote and argued appellate briefs on behalf of the People of the State of New York
  • Mr. Kerner is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and passed the New Jersey State Bar Examination in 1989
  • He is also admitted to practice law and appear before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, as well as the United States Supreme Court
  • Mr. Kerner is a member in good standing of the American Association for Justice (formerly ATLA), a prominent victim's rights advocacy group
  • Mr. Kerner graduated cum laude from Syracuse University in 1986 with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Economics and a Concentration in Professional Studies
  • He is an alumni of Sigma Phi Epsilon national fraternity
  • Thereafter, Mr. Kerner attended Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City, where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 1989
  • During law school, Mr. Kerner interned for a Justice of the Appellate Division - Second Judicial Department and was a member of his law school newspaper and trial advocacy program
  • He has been actively practicing law since his law school graduation

Practice Areas Explained

Kenneth T Kerner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kenneth T Kerner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury

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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Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

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 New York 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kenneth T Kerner

Where is Kenneth T Kerner's law office located?
Kenneth T Kerner's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kerner & Kerner. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kenneth T Kerner handle?
Kenneth T Kerner focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Kenneth T Kerner practiced law?
Kenneth T Kerner has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Kenneth T Kerner go to law school?
Kenneth T Kerner earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A. Political, 1986).
How can I contact Kenneth T Kerner for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Kenneth T Kerner received?
Kenneth T Kerner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
- 1989
B.A. Political
Syracuse University
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989
New Jersey
Admitted: 1990

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