Atty. Kurt V. Wakefield

Atty. Kurt V. Wakefield

Kurt joined Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP as an associate in 2023. His focus is on defending doctors and other healthcare professionals, hospitals, urgent care centers, and healthcare networks.

Garden City Garden City 11 yrs experience 11 year
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Profile Summary

About Kurt V. Wakefield at a glance

Kurt V. Wakefield is an Associate based in Garden City, New York, practicing at Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2015) and New York (2023). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 2015) and Western Michigan University (B.A., 2009). Active member of New York Bar Association. Serands clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kurt joined Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP as an associate in 2023
  • His focus is on defending doctors and other healthcare professionals, hospitals, urgent care centers, and healthcare networks
  • Kurt handles his clients’ pre-trial litigation needs, including court appearances, fact investigation, legal research, motion practice, and discovery management
  • Prior to joining HPM&B, Kurt worked for a prominent Chicago law firm defending employers and insurance carriers before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission
  • During law school, he served as President of the Kent Justice Foundation and was named to the Bar and Gavel Society for outstanding contributions to the law school and greater community
  • Kurt is a member of the New York Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Kurt V. Wakefield's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kurt V. Wakefield handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

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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 Garden City 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

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Where is Kurt V. Wakefield's law office located?
Kurt V. Wakefield's law practice is located in Garden City, New York. The firm is Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kurt V. Wakefield handle?
Kurt V. Wakefield focuses on medical malpractice. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Kurt V. Wakefield practiced law?
Kurt V. Wakefield has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Kurt V. Wakefield go to law school?
Kurt V. Wakefield earned their education at (J.D., 2015); (B.A., 2009).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 2015
B.A.
Western Michigan University
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2015
New York
Admitted: 2023

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