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Orin  Kurtz

Orin Kurtz

Kurtz & Associates

About Orin Kurtz

Orin Kurtz is a prominent attorney based in New York City, focusing on representing employees in class actions, individual litigation, and executive contract negotiations. He has achieved some of the largest class action settlements in history, notably securing a $61,000,000 settlement against General Electric for ERISA violations.

Mr. Kurtz has delivered significant recoveries for employees, including a $5,000,000 settlement against a multinational media company for unpaid overtime and a $2,000,000 aggregate recovery for nurses and nursing assistants denied overtime pay. He also obtained $1,000,000 for newspaper delivery drivers misclassified as independent contractors and $850,000 for medical salespeople similarly misclassified. Additionally, he secured a $650,000 recovery for wait staff at the US Open tennis tournament for overtime violations and unlawful gratuity retention.

In his practice, Mr. Kurtz represents individual employees across various employment issues. He assists high-level professionals, such as doctors, dentists, executives, and insurance salespeople, with contract negotiations, severance agreements, and litigation involving non-compete clauses, discrimination, and breach of contract. He also advocates for employees in wage disputes, overtime claims, and discrimination cases under Title VII, the New York City Human Rights Law, and the New York State Human Rights Law.

Beyond employee representation, Mr. Kurtz offers counsel to employers on employment agreements, non-compete clauses, severance agreements, and compliance with employment laws.

The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.

Practice Areas

Car Accidents
Personal Injury

New York Car Accident Laws

Understanding New York's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:

Statute of Limitations

3 years

Time limit to file a claim

Negligence Rule

pure comparative fault

How fault is determined

Min. Insurance (BI/PD)

$25K/$50K/$10K

Per person/per accident/property

Insurance System

No-Fault

Your own insurance covers injuries

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of cases does Orin Kurtz handle?

Orin Kurtz handles class actions, individual litigation, and executive contract negotiations, focusing on employment law.

What is a notable achievement of Orin Kurtz?

He secured a $61,000,000 settlement in a class action against General Electric for ERISA violations.

Does Orin Kurtz represent employers?

Yes, he counsels employers on employment agreements, non-competes, severance agreements, and compliance.

What are some areas of employee representation by Orin Kurtz?

He represents employees in contract negotiations, severance agreements, and litigation regarding non-compete clauses and discrimination.

Contact Information

228 Park Avenue South New York NY 10003
New York City, NY
9176272840 Visit Website

Need Legal Help?

Contact Orin Kurtz for a free consultation about your accident case.

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After an Accident

  1. 1Seek immediate medical attention
  2. 2Document the scene & gather evidence
  3. 3File a police report
  4. 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
  5. 5Contact Orin for a free case review

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