Herbert Kruttschnitt III, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Cranford, New Jersey
Over 32 years of legal practice
PartneratDughi, Hewit & Domalewski, PC
Cranford, NJ
Practicing medical malpractice in Cranford since 1994.
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Herbert Kruttschnitt III is a partner based in Cranford, NJ. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice. Herbert has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, PC.
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- Cranford, NJ
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- over 32 years
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- Medical Malpractice
- Handles Medical Malpractice matters from Cranford, NJ.
- Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Herbert Kruttschnitt III: Herbert Kruttschnitt III is a partner based in Cranford, NJ. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice. Herbert has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, PC.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Herbert Kruttschnitt III
Herbert concentrates on medical malpractice. Each area below outlines the kind of case Herbert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Medical Malpractice cases in Cranford, New Jersey
Herbert takes medical malpractice matters in Cranford, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Herbert agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Herbert Kruttschnitt III — Over 32 years of New Jersey medical malpractice experience
Herbert Kruttschnitt III is a partner based in Cranford, NJ. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice. Herbert has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, PC.
With over 40 years of trial experience, Mr. Kruttschnitt is one of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski’s senior trial attorneys.
A partner of the firm, Mr. Kruttschnitt represents physicians and other healthcare providers in malpractice, disciplinary, and licensing disputes, and has tried over 150 cases on behalf of physicians, nurses, hospitals, and long-term-care facilities in almost every New Jersey vicinage.
Prior to joining Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, Mr. Kruttschnitt served as senior litigation counsel to the CNA Insurance Company, where he litigated medical-malpractice and nursing-home matters as well as license disputes on behalf of healthcare providers. During his tenure there, Mr. Kruttschnitt received the prestigious CNA Chairman’s Award in recognition of his service as national lead counsel and chair of CNA’s aging-services practice group. In that role, he handled several matters in other jurisdictions as pro hac vice counsel.
During his last four decades of practice, Mr. Kruttschnitt has been a frequent lecturer both in New Jersey and nationally on various topics related to medical malpractice, professional liability, nursing-home litigation and trial advocacy. Most recently, he lectured at the Institute for Continuing Legal Education on the use of courtroom technology in the trial of a medical-malpractice case.
Mr. Kruttschnitt sits on the board of directors of the New Jersey Defense Association, where he co-chairs its professional-liability committee. For the past several years, he has been the New Jersey Defense delegate to the New Jersey Supreme Court Civil Practice Committee. He has also published several peer-reviewed articles in the New Jersey Defense Journal, in which he explored various issues related to medical malpractice.
Mr. Kruttschnitt is admitted to practice in New Jersey, Colorado, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit.
Significant appeals include: Jacober v. St. Peter’s Med. Cntr., 128 NJ 475 (1992); Velazquez v. Portadin, 163 NJ 677 (2000); Lamb v. Barbour, 188 NJ Super 6 (App. Div. 1982); Jugan v. Pollen, 253 NJ Super 123 (App. Div. 1992); Nerney v. Cohen, 229 NJ Super 37 (App. Div. 1998).
Mr. Kruttschnitt is admitted to practice in New Jersey, Colorado, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit.
Publications
• “Keyworth v Care One: Another Brick in the Wall, New Jersey Defense Journal, winter 2025
• “Labega v Joshi: A Return to Normalcy”, New Jersey Defense Journal, summer 2022
• “Alice Through the Looking Glassman v Friedel”, New Jersey Defense Journal, winter 2022
• “The PREP Act of 2005 and the Growing Wave of COVID-19 Litigation”, New Jersey Defense Journal, summer 2021
• “Flattening the Curve on the Coming Wave of COVID-19 Litigation”, New Jersey Defense Journal, fall 2020
• “Trella v. Bradish: Brugaletta Version 2.0”, New Jersey Defense Journal, spring 2020
• “Brugaletta v. Garcia: The Patient Safety Act Privilege Defined”, New Jersey Defense Journal, fall 2019
• “N.J.R.E. 703: Roadblock to Bootstrapping”, New Jersey Defense Journal, vol. 25:1
• “Offer of Judgment; A Sword or a Shield”, New Jersey Defense Journal, vol. 25:3
• “Buck v. Henry: And A Case Against the Affidavit of Merit Statute”, New Jersey Defense Journal, vol. 26:3
• “N.J.S.A. 39:6A-4.5: The Statute That Really Doesn’t Say What It Says”, New Jersey Defense, vol. 26:4
• “What is a Preexisting Condition?: Do We Really Understand Scafidi?”; New Jersey Defense Journal, vol. 27:2
• “The Patient Safety Act – post-Applegrad: Privilege Has It’s Price”, New Jersey Defense Journal, vol. 29:4
Working with Herbert on a medical malpractice matter
With over 40 years of trial experience, Mr. Kruttschnitt is one of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski’s senior trial attorneys. A partner of the firm, Mr. Kruttschnitt represents physicians and other healthcare providers in malpractice, disciplinary, and licensing disputes, and has tried over 150 cases on behalf of physicians, nurses, hospitals, and long-term-care facilities in almost every New Jersey…
Clients Herbert works with
Herbert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice matters in Cranford and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Herbert Kruttschnitt III's legal education and bar admissions
Seton Hall University
J.D. · 1979
Monmouth University
B.S. · 1976
Jurisdictions
Herbert's state bar admissions
Colorado
1994 · ACTIVE
Herbert studied at J.D. in Seton Hall University and B.S. in Monmouth University.
Law school and academic background
Herbert completed J.D. in Seton Hall University and B.S. in Monmouth University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Herbert runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Herbert Kruttschnitt III's office in Cranford
Herbert's primary office is at 340 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ, 07016-2498. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, PC
340 North Avenue East
Cranford, NJ 07016-2498
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How to hire Herbert Kruttschnitt III — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Herbert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Herbert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Herbert'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; Herbert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in Cranford, New Jersey
A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice 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 Herbert
Herbert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every medical malpractice 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. Herbert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Herbert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Herbert Kruttschnitt III
How much does it cost to hire Herbert for a medical malpractice case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Herbert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Herbert offer a free consultation?
Herbert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Herbert's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Herbert's current terms during booking.
How long do medical malpractice cases in New Jersey typically take?
Simple medical malpractice 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. Herbert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Herbert take my case if I'm outside Cranford?
Herbert is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Herbert 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 Herbert?
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. Herbert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Herbert accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?
Herbert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Medical Malpractice attorneys serving Cranford, Trenton and Newark in New Jersey
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