David Kuttles, Product Liability Attorney in New York
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David Kuttles is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Product Liability.
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- New York, NEW YORK
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- Product Liability
- Handles Product Liability matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About David Kuttles: David Kuttles is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Product Liability.
Areas of practice
Legal matters David takes on
David concentrates on product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Product Liability cases in New York
David takes product liability matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet David Kuttles — product liability lawyer in New York
David Kuttles is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Product Liability.
David Kuttles is an associate at The Lanier Law Firm, practicing in the areas of defective pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, general products liability litigation, and personal injury litigation. David has experience in litigating, arbitrating and mediating bodily injury claims involving products liability, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and job-related accidents.
David received his law degree from Albany Law School, Albany, NY, in 2001. During law school, David interned for the Honorable DavidR. Homer, U.S District Court for the Northern District of New York, and was a member of the Albany Law School Moot Court Board. David earned his undergraduate degree from Utica College of Syracuse University in 1997, at which time he also served as an investigative intern for the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining The Lanier Law Firm, David was a litigation associate at a personal injury law firm in downtown New York, NY. David is a huge baseball fan, and enjoys spending time with his family, including being involved in sporting activities for his daughter and son, as much as possible. David lives in New Jersey with his wife Lara, son Ethan and daughter Gloria.
How David handles product liability matters
David Kuttles is an associate at The Lanier Law Firm, practicing in the areas of defective pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, general products liability litigation, and personal injury litigation. David has experience in litigating, arbitrating and mediating bodily injury claims involving products liability, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and job-related accidents. David…
Who David represents
David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for product liability matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Albany Law School of Union University
J.D. · 2002
Jurisdictions
David's state bar admissions
New York, New York S
ACTIVE
David studied at J.D. in Albany Law School of Union University.
Law school and academic background
David completed J.D. in Albany Law School of Union University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
David has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — New York Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2016-2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, 2020
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — New York Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2016-2025 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, 2020 (2026).
Locations
David Kuttles's office in New York
David's primary office is at 535 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10022. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire David Kuttles — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new product liability attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a product liability attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many product liability matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David
David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in product liability practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every product liability matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many product liability practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about David Kuttles
How much does it cost to hire David for a product liability case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some product liability attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do product liability cases in New York typically take?
Simple product liability matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside New York?
David is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with David?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new product liability clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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