
Kenneth T Kerner, Car Accidents Attorney in New York
Over 37 years of legal practice · focused on Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury · 4.9/5 rating from 21 verified client reviews
MemberatKerner & Kerner
New, NY
Practicing car accidents in New York since 1989.
- 37+
- Years practicing
- 4.9 ★
- 21 client reviews
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Kenneth T Kerner is a member based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Kenneth has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kerner & Kerner. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 21 client reviews.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 37 years
- Known for
- Car Accidents · Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
- Handles Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury matters from New York, NY.
- Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Kenneth T Kerner: Kenneth T Kerner is a member based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Kenneth has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kerner & Kerner. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 21 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Kenneth's practice areas in New York
Kenneth concentrates on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kenneth handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Car Accidents
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Medical Malpractice
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Personal Injury
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Wrongful Death
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Car Accidents cases in New York
Kenneth takes car accidents 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in New York
Kenneth takes medical malpractice 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in New York
Kenneth takes personal injury 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in New York
Kenneth 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Death cases in New York
Kenneth takes wrongful death 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.
Biography
Kenneth T Kerner, car accidents attorney serving New York
Kenneth T Kerner is a member based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Kenneth has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kerner & Kerner. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 21 client reviews. Kenneth works from New York and takes on car accidents matters across the region.
Mr. Kerner has been practicing law since 1989 and specializes in civil litigation, with a special emphasis on medical malpractice, nursing home neglect and general tort liability. He has extensive interest and acquired knowledge in legal and medical research, which serves his clients well in all matters of personal injury litigation.
Mr. Kerner has litigated hundreds of cases to successful conclusion on behalf of his clients, and has obtained substantial verdicts and settlements in the various trial courts throughout the State of New York. Mr. Kerner has been retained as special trial counsel to firms throughout the tri-state area.
Mr. Kerner also advocates in the appellate tribunals of the State of New York, and, on appeal, has obtained numerous affirmances and reversals of lower court rulings in matters pending before the New York State trial courts.
Mr. Kerner also serves as a court appointed mediator in the Civil Court of the City of New York, where he is called upon to hear evidence and render decisions in all types of civil litigation. He has also been appointed by various Supreme Court Justices as a Special Referee in foreclosure proceedings and as a Guardian Ad Litem for mentally disabled individuals and infants.
Mr. Kerner has been honored to serve as a Special Assistant District Attorney for the New York County District Attorney's Office, where he wrote and argued appellate briefs on behalf of the People of the State of New York.
Mr. Kerner is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and passed the New Jersey State Bar Examination in 1989. He is also admitted to practice law and appear before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, as well as the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Kerner is a member in good standing of the American Association for Justice (formerly ATLA), a prominent victim's rights advocacy group.
Mr. Kerner graduated cum laude from Syracuse University in 1986 with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Economics and a Concentration in Professional Studies. He is an alumni of Sigma Phi Epsilon national fraternity. Thereafter, Mr. Kerner attended Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City, where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 1989. During law school, Mr. Kerner interned for a Justice of the Appellate Division - Second Judicial Department and was a member of his law school newspaper and trial advocacy program. He has been actively practicing law since his law school graduation.
Working with Kenneth on a car accidents matter
Mr. Kerner has been practicing law since 1989 and specializes in civil litigation, with a special emphasis on medical malpractice, nursing home neglect and general tort liability. He has extensive interest and acquired knowledge in legal and medical research, which serves his clients well in all matters of personal injury litigation. Mr. Kerner has litigated hundreds of cases to successful…
Clients Kenneth works with
Kenneth reviews new inquiries case-by-case for car accidents, medical malpractice, and personal injury matters across New York.
Credentials
Credentials — where Kenneth studied and practices
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
J.D. · 1989
Syracuse University
B.A. Political · 1986
Jurisdictions
Kenneth's state bar admissions
New Jersey
1990 · ACTIVE
New York
1989 · ACTIVE
Kenneth studied at J.D. in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University and B.A. Political in Syracuse University.
Law school and academic background
Kenneth completed J.D. in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University and B.A. Political in Syracuse University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kenneth runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Kenneth's legal honors and published work
Kenneth has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Kenneth's professional memberships and bar associations
New York County, New Jersey State, New York State and American Bar Associations
membership
Locations
Kenneth T Kerner's office in New York
Kenneth's primary office is at 15 Maiden Lane, Suite 1008, New York, NY, 10038. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Kenneth T Kerner — 4.9/5 rating from 21 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Kenneth. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing car accidents attorneys in New York.
4.9
21 client reviews
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How to hire Kenneth T Kerner — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new car accidents attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kenneth usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kenneth charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kenneth'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; Kenneth will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a car accidents attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many car accidents 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 Kenneth
Kenneth discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in car accidents practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every car accidents 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. Kenneth confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kenneth's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many car accidents practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth T Kerner
How much does it cost to hire Kenneth for a car accidents case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kenneth walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kenneth offer a free consultation?
Kenneth charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kenneth's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check Kenneth's current terms during booking.
How long do car accidents cases in New York typically take?
Simple car accidents 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. Kenneth gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kenneth take my case if I'm outside New York?
Kenneth 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 — Kenneth 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 Kenneth?
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. Kenneth will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kenneth accepting new car accidents clients right now?
Kenneth'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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