Atty. Michael Bert Kruse
Michael Bert Kruse is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, e-discovery, products liability defense and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a Ph.D. degree from University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1996, and has been licensed for 18 years.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 18+ Years Experience
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About Michael Bert Kruse at a Glance
Michael Bert Kruse is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (2008), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2009), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2009). Educated at New York University (J.D., 2007) and University of Wisconsin, Madison (Ph.D. Yale, 1996). Active member of American Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Bert Kruse
- Michael Bert Kruse is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, e-discovery, products liability defense and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a Ph.D. degree from University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1996, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Michael practices at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in New York, NY
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Michael Bert Kruse's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Bert Kruse handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
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Product Liability in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Consumer Protection in New York
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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 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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Michael Bert Kruse
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Bert Kruse's practice in the field of business, product liability, litigation, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Bert Kruse brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Michael Bert Kruse can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, product liability, and litigation, Michael Bert Kruse can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Michael Bert Kruse attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Bert Kruse Handles in New York
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