Kurt S Kusiak

Kurt S Kusiak

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Litigation Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Construction & Development ... +3 more

84 State Street, 11th Floor, Boston, MA

About Kurt

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Litigation 20%

Have successfully tried many cases involving business and partnership disputes involving securities-related claims, 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 also represented beneficiaries in many trust-related claims against trustees involving breaches of fiduciary duty, negligence and malpractice.

35 years | 400 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 240-600 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 34 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Fitch Law Partners LLP

84 State Street, 11th Floor, Boston, MA, 02109

Fitch Law Partners LLP

15 Pine, Providence, RI, 02903

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Kurt S Kusiak's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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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... legal advice presented in a clear and concise manner. I also frankly enjoyed our conversations even through a tough situation. I highly recommend hiring Kurt as your advisor for any dispute and especially at the formation of any business partnership.

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...ghly intelligent, cuts quickly to the core of complex legal issues, is tough when he needs to be, and moves matters forward with decency, sensible solutions and a wry sense of humor. As a fellow lawyer and litigator but without probate experience, I followed every detail of this matter and observed nothing but consistently excellent work on Kurt's part. Our estate matter did not go to court precisely because of his skills in settling it - a settlement which worked to the mutual benefit of everyone. If I ever have another matter requiring litigation or the possibility of it, regardless of the subject matter, I would hire Kurt again in an instant. While no one wants to find themselves involved in the stress and cost of litigation - if they do, their experience will be greatly improved with Kurt at the helm. I recommend him without reservation.

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...ing our successful outcome without his warm and professional assistance. As such, Mr. Kusiak is very, very highly recommended.

Posted by Chris | February 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Partnership

Resolved Partnership Dispute

Kurt represented me in a painful partnership dispute. He formulated our strategy quickly and clearly discussed it with me. We spoke frequently throughout the legal process as he prosecuted a thorough, thoughtful, and successful case. Kurt is highly intelligent, experienced, tough and professional. He...'s a tremendous advocate to have in your corner.

Posted by Ken | May 17, 2011 | Wrongful Termination

Finally Settled

When I learned that a company where I was on the Board of Directors did not have D&O insurance (after being told they did) it was upon learning of a lawsuit from a former employee. The lawsuit named the members of the Board in addition to the Company and its owner specifically as having wrongfully t...erminated his employment and also purchased his ownership position in the company. My search for a firm to defend me independently from the corporation which had mishandled both the D&O insurance and the original suit which we had lost led me to Kurt Kusiak. He was referenced as a Boston attorney who had not only handled cases such as this but had won all that I could find reference to. Despite taking around 3 years to resolve Kurt and his able team, including Hether Cahill, were able to correct prior wrongdoings and win an appeal which completely resolved me from any damages. Since the entire board was named his work also helped the other board members. It was a complex case with records dating back over 10 years but nevertheless Kurt found a way to wade through the many papers and records to prove me clear of any wrongdoing. I would strongly recommend Kurt Kusiak to defend anyone where an action has occurred against the board of directors and/or the individual board members. It was always good to get updates from Kurt because he gave simple English information and outlined the upside and downside clearly. Kurt became my lawyer in April of 2009 and our case was settled in May of 2011.

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Juliet Davison

Litigation lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Edward Broderick

Litigation lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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David Baron

Litigation lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Lois Knight

Litigation lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

1992 - 1997

Associate, Ropes & Gray

1991 - 1992

Law Clerk to the Honorable A. David Mazzone, Massachusetts Federal District Court

Associations

1992 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

member

Education

1991

Boston University School of Law

magna cum laude

1984

Trinity College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Business Litigation Conference

Update on Important Business cases for the Year

2007

Business Litigation Conference

Important Business Cases for 2006

2005

Business Litigation Conference

LLP Liability Issues

Publications

2007

Business Litigation Conference - 2007 Massachusetts Business Litigation Review 2006

2005

Business Litigation Conference- MCLE LLP Liability Issues

2003

MCLE Massachusetts Superior Court Civil Practice Jury Instructions Massachusetts Superior Court Civil Practice Jury Instructions for Eminent Domain Cases

2002

Business Litigation Conference Understanding Rule 4.2

Languages

English

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