My professional information is available on my profile. I thought it would be nice for you to know who I am as a person too.
I was born and raised in Hollywood, Florida. As a graduate from Hollywood Hills High School, University of Florida, and Nova Law School, I know our community very well.
As a licensed attorney, I have been actively litigating cases since 1986, concentrating in personal injury law. I have tried cases in both State and Federal Courts and handled a broad range of negligence cases including automobile, product defects, food-borne toxins, premises cases and negligent security. I proudly serve as an AV Pre-eminent Martindale-Hubbell rated member of the Florida Bar.
I enjoy giving back to the community in my spare time and became very active in the Parkland community when I joined the Parkland Friends of the Library in 1998. The library was still housed in a doublewide trailer at that time. I soon became the President of the Parkland Friends of the Library. In 1999, I appeared before the City Commission and encouraged them to build a new library for Parkland.
During the next four years, I served on the new Library Building Committee. I have devoted countless hours to that cause, leading the planning and preparation for the new library. I proudly coordinated the final move and shelved books from the old trailer to the new building with the help of some pretty amazing people. I was instrumental in improving the new library by acquisition of the plate glass window leading into the children’s area, the bronze sculpture on the lawn, and many other items for the new building.
On June 3, 2003, I had the privilege of leading the Friends of the Parkland Library in the dedication and grand opening of the beautiful, new 13,200-square foot Parkland Library at its present location within the City Hall Complex. I helped the City cut the ribbon and open the doors, welcoming Parkland’s citizens to their new library. I continued to serve the Friends of the Parkland Library in various officer capacities until 2016.
I have also led diverse community partnership programs with the Parkland Historical Society. On April 8, 2014, I came up with the idea and helped to sponsor a meeting with James Weiss, the local Parkland author of “The History of Parkland, Florida,” and several long-time Parkland residents. This highly educational event, attended by over 80 people, brought the history of Parkland to life.
I then became interested in discovering more about the “Holmberg” of Holmberg Road. After rigorous investigation and research, I presented “The Mystery of Holmberg Road: Solved” on October 14, 2014, attended by over 100 people. I was even lucky enough to track down John L. Holmberg’s granddaughters, who attended the event and were presented with proclamations by the city and Broward County.
I lead the Friends and the Parkland Historical Society by researching and recovering the artifacts taken from Parkland’s Margate Blount Archaeological Site. I personally tracked down photographs, artifacts and an extensive number of documents to secure Parkland’s archaeological history. Then I helped organize and build the Parkland Library's displays of those materials to bring the history of our city back to its citizens.
In 2016 I was elected to my first term as a Parkland Commissioner for District 3 and was re-elected in 2020 for another four-year term. I am serving currently as Vice Mayor for the City.
I am the proud of two amazing children and have been married to my incredible wife for over 30 years now.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1986 | 06/01/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Golden Quill Award - outstanding article on a FL history topic | Historical Society | 2022 |
Florida Legal Award Honoree for Social Impact | Daily Business Review | 2022 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
The National Trial Lawyers -Top 100 - Civil - Plaintiff | The National Trial Lawyers | 2019 |
Community Leadership Award | In Jacob's Shoes | 2019 |
Honored as Teen Court Judge for Law Month | Broward County Teen Court Program | N/A |
Finalist in the Leaders in Law Award | Leaders in Law Award by Lifestyle Media Group | N/A |
National Youth Court Volunteer Hall of Fame | National Youth Court Center | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Parkland Commissioner District 3 | City of Parkland Florida | 2016 - Present |
Founder/Partner | Cutler Rader, PL | 2013 - Present |
Vice Mayor | City of Parkland | 2018 - 2019 |
Partner/Senior Litigation Partner | Goldman, Daszkal, Cutler, Bolton & Kirby | 1997 - 2013 |
Partner | Pyzka, Kessler, Massey, Catri, Holton, Douberly Et.Al. | 1987 - 1997 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Parkland Historical Society | Contributor/researcher | 2013 - Present |
Jewish Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County | Member | 2012 - Present |
Jewish Genealogical Society of Broward County | Member | 2012 - Present |
United States District Court Trial Bar | Member | 1991 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 1986 - Present |
Broward County Bar Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
U.S. District Court Bench Bar | Member | 1986 - Present |
North Broward Bar Association | Member | N/A |
American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | N/A |
Academy Florida Trial Lawyers | Member | N/A |
Senior Counsel American College of Barristers | Member | N/A |
South Palm Beach Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Palm Beach County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
B'nai Brith Apartments Deerfield Beach | Board Member | 2015 - 2017 |
B’nai B’rith Justice Unit #5207 | Member | 2015 - 2016 |
Parkland Friends of the Library | Vice President | 2013 - 2016 |
Parkland Friends of the Library | President | 2001 - 2010 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Florida Supreme Court Historical Review Magazine | Mystery Solved: Justice George W. Macrae | 2022 |
TAPintoParkland | 'Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness:' Parkland City Commissioner Takes on History Projects About People Time Has Forgotten | 2022 |
TAPintoParkland | Parkland Vice Mayor Ken Cutler's July Message | 2022 |
TAPintoCoralSprings | In His Own Words: How Coral Springs Helped Track Down Family of People in Photos From 1800s | 2022 |
TAPintoCoralSprings | Coral Springs Attorney Researches History of Another Lawyer Whose Family Embodies "America's Story" | 2022 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1985 |
University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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SOS: Sharing Our Successes | Finding Cousin Margit | 2016 |
SOS: Sharing Our Successes | The Mystery of Holmberg Road: Solved! | 2015 |
Broward 100 | ”The Mystery of Holmberg Road: Solved!” | 2015 |
Grand Opening Exhibition of the Margate-Blount Archaeological Artifacts | The Story of the Margate Blount Archaeological Site | 2015 |
Parkland's 50th Anniversary Celebration | ”The Mystery of Holmberg Road: Solved!” | 2014 |
SOS: Sharing Our Successes | "My Search for Erika Rubel." | 2014 |
Paralegals Navigating Perilous Waters | Trials, Trees & Triumphs | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Umbrella Policy Covers Inadequate Auto Coverage - $987,500 | SETTLED |
Cutler Rader, P.L. Settles Automobile Accident Case for Nearly $3,000,000.00 | SETTLED |
Cutler Rader, P.L. Settles Trip and Fall case for $227,000 | SETTLED |
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Emil Fleysher, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 23, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Ken is a very personable and professional attorney.
Richard Goldman, Unknown Attorney on Apr 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Kenneth Padowitz, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Ken Cutler for over 30 years. He is an outstanding Lawyer with with superior knowledge. He is highly motivated to get the best result for a client. He excels in all areas of law practice and is admired for his tenacity and passion to achieve his goals. I would have Ken represent anyone in my family if they were to have a need for his skills.
Richard Gaines, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Ken for several years, and had the pleasant opportunity to share clients with him. Ken is an excellent, ethical and aggressive PI attorney, whom I would highly recommend to anyone in need of a PI lawyer.
Andrew Coffey, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have referred many clients to Ken because he is honest and will give his candid opinion as to whether a claim is worth pursuing. As compared to other PI lawyers, Ken will not take every case that walks in the door. Instead he will honestly review and assess the case and then decide if that person has a legitimate cause of action. It's an extremely admirable quality in a fellow lawyer.
Jay Arnesen, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ken is a fantastic attorney who is widely respected in the legal community for his work in representing injury victims. He is a tenacious litigator who has helped hundreds, if not thousands of clients over the years. Top Notch!!!
Carlos Cabrera, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
As a fellow personal injury lawyer, I highly recommend Ken Cutler. He is a skilled and respected personal injury lawyer, as well as a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients.
William Haro, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Cutler is an excellent attorney who always serves the best interest of his clients. His mastery of personal injury law is exceptional.
Andrea Jacobs, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Ken Cutler for personal injury work. He spends time with his clients, assesses their cases and makes sure that their needs are met. We refer our clients for personal injury to Ken without reservation.