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Atty. Kevin T. Saunders

Atty. Kevin T. Saunders

Kevin is a trial attorney representing clients across multiple industries dealing with commercial and products liability litigation. Additionally, he defends criminal matters and represents clients under investigation by the U.S.

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Profile Summary

About Kevin T. Saunders at a glance

Kevin T. Saunders is a business, real estate, estate litigation, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Victor, New York, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, NY State Bar Association. Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1997) and St. John Fisher College (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Victor, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kevin is a trial attorney representing clients across multiple industries dealing with commercial and products liability litigation
  • Additionally, he defends criminal matters and represents clients under investigation by the U.S
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  • He also works with a broad range of U.S. and non-U.S. clients to help them navigate the complex and evolving export regulations issued by the Departments of Commerce and State and the Treasury
  • Kevin is currently in the Marine Corps Reserves, most recently serving as Commanding Officer of a reserve infantry unit
  • In 2009, he was activated in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, where his infantry company was attached to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, in the al Anbar Province
  • He has been in the Marine Corps since 1991, first as an enlisted Marine with 8th Tank Battalion and then as an officer
  • What do you focus on?
  • I concentrate my practice on commercial and products liability litigation, including toxic tort, utility company defense, personal injury defense and complex business disputes in both federal and state courts as well as export compliance, government contracts and investigations
  • Most recently, my focus is on toxic tort and real estate litigation where I leverage my extensive motion and trial experience in state and federal courts, both at Nixon Peabody and as a federal prosecutor in the U.S
  • Marine Corps
  • My export compliance focus is on clients’ internal compliance processes through the use of compliance manuals, classification charts and checklists
  • I also work with clients to develop ITAR compliance strategies and advise them on the necessary processes required of businesses, including registration, licensing and disclosures
  • My regulatory experience involves analyzing and interpreting the ITAR, the EAR, and the U.S. sanctions laws administered by OFAC and helping clients understand new developments

Practice Areas Explained

Kevin T. Saunders's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Estate & Trust Litigation

Kevin T. Saunders is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in New York →

Product Liability

Kevin T. Saunders is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

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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 Victor 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 T. Saunders

Where is Kevin T. Saunders's law office located?
Kevin T. Saunders's law practice is located in Victor, New York. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kevin T. Saunders handle?
Kevin T. Saunders focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Kevin T. Saunders go to law school?
Kevin T. Saunders earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A.); (M.B.A.).
How can I contact Kevin T. Saunders for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Kevin T. Saunders received?
Kevin T. Saunders's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Government Contracts.

Education

J.D.
Syracuse University
- 1997
B.A.
St. John Fisher College
- In Progress
M.B.A.
University of Rochester
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Contracts
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate, Rochester (NY)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Rochester (NY)
- 2021

Bar Admissions

New York, NY State Bar Association

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