Mitchell S. Kurtz
Mitchell S. Kurtz
Partner
He/Him
"I provide clients with a personal touch. I listen to their needs and goals to offer tailored, unique solutions to complex problems."
Mitchell S. Kurtz
Partner
He/Him
"I provide clients with a personal touch. I listen to their needs and goals to offer tailored, unique solutions to complex problems."
About Mitch
A seasoned litigator, Mitch represents large financial institutions nationwide, including Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, in a full range of enforcement and resolution of complex commercial issues. Mitch has a long track record serving as outside general counsel for financial services organizations advising on risk management and legal compliance, with a focus on national strategies and settlement developments.
Areas of Focus
Industries:
Experience
- Secured an appellate win at the Appellate Division Second Department on behalf of a national bank in a mortgage foreclosure action, affirming summary judgment and rejecting affirmative defenses brought by the defendant under the New York Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (RPAPL).
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New York Appellate Division, Second Department, affirmed the trial court regarding the applicability of CPLR 205(a). Deutsche Bank Natl. Trust Co. v. Baquero, 192 A.D.3d 660, 143 N.Y.S.3d 400, 2021 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 1302, 2021 N.Y. Slip Op. 01246
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New York Appellate Division, Second Department, confirmed notice requirements under RPAPL 1304. U.S. Bank N.A. v. Lloyd Lewis, 205 A.D.3d 838, 165 N.Y.S.3d 874, 2022 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 3042, 2022 N.Y. Slip Op. 03139, 2022 WL 1481635
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New York Appellate Division, Third Department, affirmed the trial court and confirmed the requirements for vacating prior orders pursuant to CPLR 5015. Deutsche Bank Natl. Trust Co. v. Ford, 183 A.D.3d 1168, 124 N.Y.S.3d 430, 2020 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 3054, 2020 N.Y. Slip Op. 02962
Recognition
• New Jersey Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2010
• Rutgers Law School, Moot Court Board
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Credentials
Education
- Rutgers Law School, JD
- Boston University School of Medical and Dental Health Sciences, MA
- Binghamton University, BA
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey
- New York
Court Admissions
- US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- US District Court for the District of New Jersey
- US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "UCC Foreclosure Sales & Borrower Default Remedy Options," Mortgage Bankers Association, Webinar, February 5, 2019
Press Release
- Financial Services Partner Joins Hinshaw in New Jersey, Oct 11, 2022
Interests
When not in the office, you will likely find Mitch spending time with his family, cheering his children on their various activities or finding new places to explore. He also makes time to follow his favorite teams, the NY Giants, Penn State Nittany Lions, and FC Barcelona.
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "UCC Foreclosure Sales & Borrower Default Remedy Options," Mortgage Bankers Association, Webinar, February 5, 2019
Press Release
- Financial Services Partner Joins Hinshaw in New Jersey, Oct 11, 2022
Mitch's Insights
Press Release
Oct 11, 2022
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