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Atty. Philip S. Kurnit

Atty. Philip S. Kurnit

Philip S. Kurnit is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, sports/entertainment law.

Montclair Montclair 65 yrs experience 65 year
Call (862) 431-0008 Book Appointment

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About Philip S. Kurnit at a glance

Philip S. Kurnit is a ip and entertainment attorney based in Montclair, New Jersey. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Admitted to practice in New York (1961), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1962), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1967), and New Jersey (1971). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1960) and Queens College of the City of New York (B.A., 1957). Serands clients in Montclair, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Philip S. Kurnit is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, sports/entertainment law
  • Philip received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City of New York in 1957, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • Philip practices in Montclair, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Philip S. Kurnit's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip S. Kurnit handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Philip S. Kurnit is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New Jersey →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Philip S. Kurnit is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Montclair are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Philip S. Kurnit

Where is Philip S. Kurnit's law office located?
Philip S. Kurnit's law practice is located in Montclair, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip S. Kurnit handle?
Philip S. Kurnit focuses on ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Philip S. Kurnit practiced law?
Philip S. Kurnit has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did Philip S. Kurnit go to law school?
Philip S. Kurnit earned their education at (J.D., 1960); (B.A., 1957).
How can I contact Philip S. Kurnit for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1960
B.A.
Queens College of the City of New York
- 1957

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1961
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1962
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1967
New Jersey
Admitted: 1971
U. S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1971
California
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1973

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