Atty. Kevin Joseph Windels

Atty. Kevin Joseph Windels

Kevin Windels has focused his practice on professional liability and commercial litigation for more than 30 years. He litigates a wide range of matters representing insurers, insureds, and a variety of private clients in cases involving professional liability, including, lawyers, accountants, and other professionals, as well as insurance agents and brokers, registered representatives, broker dealers, financial advisors, pension consultants and other financial services professionals.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Kevin Joseph Windels at a glance

Kevin Joseph Windels is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), U.S. District Court Southern District of New York (1985), U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York (1985), and U.S. Supreme Court (1995). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1984) and Fordham University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of PLUS, Professional Memberships •New York State Bar Association •Professional Liability Underwriting Society. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Kevin Windels has focused his practice on professional liability and commercial litigation for more than 30 years
  • He litigates a wide range of matters representing insurers, insureds, and a variety of private clients in cases involving professional liability, including, lawyers, accountants, and other professionals, as well as insurance agents and brokers, registered representatives, broker dealers, financial advisors, pension consultants and other financial services professionals
  • In addition, he has litigated cases involving directors and officers liability, employment practices liability, ERISA, fidelity bonds, as well as numerous high profile insurance coverage matters in all of the above areas
  • Mr. Windels also litigates a variety of complex commercial business disputes
  • His practice has brought him to trial before the state and federal courts in New York and he has arbitrated cases before the American Arbitration Association, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and other dispute resolution entities
  • He has argued numerous appeals before the appellate courts of the State of New York and has argued before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Mr. Windels has also participated in numerous mediations, both privately run and court-sponsored
  • Mr. Windels is AV Preeminent’a Peer Review Rated’
  • Publications Late Notice Defense On Notice Of Occurrence Policies by Kevin J. Windels

Practice Areas Explained

Kevin Joseph Windels's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kevin Joseph Windels handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Kevin Joseph Windels

Where is Kevin Joseph Windels's law office located?
Kevin Joseph Windels's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kaufman Dolowich LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kevin Joseph Windels handle?
Kevin Joseph Windels focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Kevin Joseph Windels practiced law?
Kevin Joseph Windels has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Kevin Joseph Windels go to law school?
Kevin Joseph Windels earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Kevin Joseph Windels for a consultation?
You can contact Kevin Joseph Windels directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Kevin Joseph Windels received?
Kevin Joseph Windels's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1984
B.A.
Fordham University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court Western District of New York
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
Admitted: 2009

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