Douglas Cuthbertson — Licensed Attorney
Over 18 years of legal practice
PartneratLieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
New, NY
Practicing law in New York since 2008.
- 18+
- Years practicing
- 10
- Bar admissions
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Douglas Cuthbertson is a partner based in New York, NY. Douglas has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP.
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About Douglas Cuthbertson: Douglas Cuthbertson is a partner based in New York, NY. Douglas has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP.
Biography
Meet Douglas Cuthbertson — legal lawyer in New York
Douglas Cuthbertson is a partner based in New York, NY. Douglas has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP.
Douglas Cuthbertson is a partner in Lieff Cabraser’s New York office with a practice focused on domestic and international consumer fraud cases, digital privacy, and securities fraud.
Doug’s work has included digital privacy litigation, including against Google, Disney, Viacom, and others, as co-counsel for the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office and as Class Counsel in McDonald v. Kiloo A/S (and two related actions ) on behalf of parents concerning the unlawful collection and use of their children’s personal information from mobile games to track and monetize kids. Leading nonprofit advocates described these settlements as “the biggest change to the children’s app market,” impacting Defendants’ “business models” to prevent children from being “ targeted with the most insidious and manipulative forms of marketing .” Doug was also Class Counsel in successful privacy litigation against Google concerning its Covid-19 digital “contact tracing” Exposure Notification System.
He has also acted in securities litigation against the Brazilian petroleum corporation Petrobras, a financial fraud action against Morgan Stanley, and international consumer litigation against Volkswagen, as well as an airline overcharging case against British Airways where he was designated as Class Counsel (Dover v. British Airways). Doug has also litigated numerous class action consumer protection cases under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act against large banks, satellite service providers, and utilities, helping result in the largest monetary settlements in the history of the TCPA to end harassing robocalls to millions of consumers.
Doug received his J.D. with honors from the Fordham University School of Law and graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Bowdoin College. He served as a law clerk to the Honorable Judge Andrew J. Peck (SDNY). Doug is a Board member of the New York Civil Liberties Union and on the Board of Advisors of Fordham Law’s Center on Law and Information Policy. He lives in Brooklyn, New York with his wife and children.
Publications & Presentations
•Moderator, “Privacy,” National Association of Shareholder and Consumer Attorneys (NASCAT) Annual Meeting, May 2026
•Panelist, “Privacy Claims and Data Breaches,” National Association of Consumer Advocates Spring Training Conference, Class Action Workshop, May 2023
Honors & Awards
•“Lawdragon 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers,” Lawdragon, 2024-2026
•“Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America,” Lawdragon, 2023-2026
•“Super Lawyer for New York Metro,” Super Lawyers, 2024, 2025
•“Rising Star for New York Metro,” Super Lawyers, 2013-2018
In the News
•May 5, 2026
Doug Cuthbertson to Moderate Privacy Panel at 2026 NASCAT Meeting
•April 24, 2026
19 Lieff Cabraser Lawyers Named to the 2026 “Lawdragon 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers” Guide
•February 17, 2026
30 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Recognized as Lawdragon “500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” for 2026
•October 30, 2025
21 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Selected as 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
•April 10, 2025
Douglas Cuthbertson to Discuss “Consumer Data Privacy” at Upcoming NASCAT Annual Meeting
The kind of cases Douglas takes
Douglas reviews new inquiries case-by-case across a general legal practice across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Fordham University School of Law J.D. cum laude Fordham University School of Law J.D. 2007 Law Journal: Fordham Urban Law Journal Fordham University School of Law J.D. Senior Articles Editor
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Bowdoin College
B.A. · 1999
Jurisdictions
Douglas's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
2018 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2017 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2014 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2014 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2013 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2013 · ACTIVE
New York
2008 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2008 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2008 · ACTIVE
New York State Supre
2008 · ACTIVE
Douglas studied at — in Fordham University School of Law J.D. cum laude Fordham University School of Law J.D. 2007 Law Journal: Fordham Urban Law Journal Fordham University School of Law J.D. Senior Articles Editor and B.A. in Bowdoin College.
Law school and academic background
Douglas completed — in Fordham University School of Law J.D. cum laude Fordham University School of Law J.D. 2007 Law Journal: Fordham Urban Law Journal Fordham University School of Law J.D. Senior Articles Editor and B.A. in Bowdoin College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Douglas runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Douglas's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional Associations and Memberships •Federal Bar Council•New York Civil Liberties Union (Board of Directors)•New York State Bar Association
membership
Locations
Douglas Cuthbertson's office in New York
Douglas's primary office is at 250 Hudson Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10013. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
250 Hudson Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10013
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How to hire Douglas Cuthbertson — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new legal attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Douglas usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Douglas charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Douglas'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; Douglas will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a legal attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many legal 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 Douglas
Douglas discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in legal practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every legal 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. Douglas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Douglas's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many legal practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Cuthbertson
How much does it cost to hire Douglas for a legal case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Douglas walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Douglas offer a free consultation?
Douglas charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Douglas's office. Some legal attorneys offer free consults — check Douglas's current terms during booking.
How long do legal cases in New York typically take?
Simple legal 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. Douglas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Douglas take my case if I'm outside New York?
Douglas 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 — Douglas 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 Douglas?
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. Douglas will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Douglas accepting new legal clients right now?
Douglas's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
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