$ 240-600 per hour
Kurt Kusiak is a partner at Fitch Law Partners in Boston, a graduate of Trinity College (B.A. Honors thesis in economics, 1984) and Boston University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1991) where he was a member of the Law Review, a Liacos Distinguished Scholar, and winner of the American Jurisprudence Award for excellence in trial advocacy. Following law school, he was a law clerk for the Hon. A David Mazzone, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts. Kurt then worked as a trial lawyer for Ropes & Gray and Todd & Weld. Since 2004, Law & Politics has recognized Kurt as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer in its annual list published in Boston Magazine. Only 5% of the lawyers in Massachusetts are awarded that designation.
Kurt has successfully tried numerous cases in the federal and state courts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire and has extensive experience litigating complex business, corporate, and partnership disputes, including those involving breakups, intellectual property rights, freeze outs, breaches of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets, and negotiation of employment, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. He has represented numerous corporate officers and directors in matters involving securities-related claims and investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, and other government entities.
He has represented beneficiaries in many trust-related claims against trustees involving breaches of fiduciary duty, negligence and malpractice.
Kurt also has extensive experience representing cities and towns, developers, construction companies, landlords and individual owners in real estate and construction disputes involving easements, adverse possession, eminent domain, commercial and residential leases, and claims by and against subcontractors and architects.
In addition, he has taught many Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Seminars, has been a regular panelist at MCLE's Annual Business Litigation Conference and various seminars at Boston University School of Law, and he is the author of several articles on various business litigation topics published by MCLE as well as the MCLE Massachusetts Superior Court Civil Practice Jury Instructions on Eminent Domain Cases (1998-2003).
Kurt is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, State and Federal Trial Courts, the First Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
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$ 240-600 per hour
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84 State Street, 11th Floor, Boston, MA, 02109
15 Pine, Providence, RI, 02903
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Posted by Susan | October 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Brilliant complex litigator
My deepest appreciation to Kurt Kusiak and Nathalie Salomon of Fitch Law Partners in Boston~ their tireless, bold advocacy and strategic thinking navigated this highly emotional case with complexities effectively. They both have been significant assets. Thank you! I very highly recommend Kurt and ...
Posted by AMW | July 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Extremely pleased with the services provided.
Attorney Kurt Kusiak was our representative in a probate case and assisted by his colleague, Nathalie K. Salomon. We had been previously working with another Firm for more than 14 months on the same case with little to no progress being made. We decided to change Counsel and met with Kurt, and from...
Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Successful Outcome with Partnership Dispute
Kurt diagnosed the key issues of my real estate partnership dispute quickly and helped navigate a successful outcome avoiding time consuming and costly litigation. I have experience working with attorneys across various fields of law and he stands out in his ability to provide practical and effective...
Posted by anonymous | December 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Top notch litigator and a pleasure to work with
As trustee of a trust involving a recalcitrant family member, and potentially facing litigation, I hired Kurt to resolve matters which were not progressing to my satisfaction with another law firm. I only wish I had consulted with him from the start. Kurt was a true pleasure to work with. He is hi...
Posted by Alfred | February 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Alfred C. Emmel MD MPH
Attorney Kurt Kusiak handled our case as a proven litigator demonstrating a superlative combination of fund of knowledge, offensive tactics, and trustworthy demeanor. His presentation of options, predictions, and guidance were right on target. We would without question not have succeeded in reach...
"Kurt sets himself apart from other lawyers as a brilliant legal strategist. I have worked with Kurt on numerous matters - he delivers outstanding results every time."
"I have worked with Kurt on several matter, including multi-million dollar litigation while we represented separate but allied parties in the litigation. Kurt's work, whether in court, deposition, brief writing or negotiation, is always first rate. He has an extremely broad skill set, and is an outstanding tactical strategist. I have also referred clients to Kurt in matters where I have conflicts, and they have been uniformly thrilled with his work."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Kurt on numerous matters over the years and have always found him to be intelligent, aggressive on his clients' behalf, and nuanced and savvy in his approach."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Kusiak is a former student of mine. While I have had countless talented students over the years, I would rank Mr. Kusiak at the top in terms of intelligence, courtroom talent and ethics. Mr. Kusiak has represented friends of mine and they are thrilled with the quality of the representation and the results achieved."
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2018
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2014
Rated AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2014
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2013
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2009
New England Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2004
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
1995
Pro Bono Attorney Award for Outstanding Achievement, PAIR Project
1991
Liacos Distinguished Scholar, Boston University Law School
1990
American Jurisprudence Award for excellence in trial advocacy, Boston University School of Law
1992 - 1997
Associate, Ropes & Gray
1991 - 1992
Law Clerk to the Honorable A. David Mazzone, Massachusetts Federal District Court
1992 - Present
Massachusetts Bar Associationmember
1991
magna cum laude
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
Update on Important Business cases for the Year
2007
Important Business Cases for 2006
2005
LLP Liability Issues
2007
2005
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2002
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