Joel Kurtzberg

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation

New York

12 Years Ranked

Band 2

First Amendment Litigation

USA - Nationwide

5 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Joel Kurtzberg

USA

Practice Areas

Joel Kurtzberg, Co-Chair of Cahill’s First Amendment & Media Litigation practice group, focuses his practice on general commercial litigation with extensive experience in First Amendment/media law, privacy, insurance/reinsurance, securities law, and antitrust. Joel frequently appears on behalf of newspapers, broadcasters, journalists, social media companies, and others on First Amendment issues and other constitutional matters but has just as regularly appeared on behalf of insurance companies in large coverage and reinsurance disputes and leading companies (and their officers and directors) in securities, antitrust, patent, and other commercial and intellectual property disputes.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation - New York

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Joel Kurtzberg's practice covers a broad spectrum of First Amendment matters, with notable expertise in defamation and reporters' privilege cases. He also frequently handles disputes involving commercial speech.

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First Amendment Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Joel Kurtzberg is a highly sought-after litigator noted particularly for his expertise in First Amendment issues. He regularly acts on behalf of news broadcasters, newspapers and journalists.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Joel is an excellent writer and his briefs are top-notch. He is also a fantastic trial advocate.

Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Joel's approach to client representation is marked by an unparalleled responsiveness, ensuring that clients are never left waiting for updates or guidance no matter the complexity of the case.

Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Joel's attention to detail is second to none. He is very tactical and methodical in his work.

Media & Entertainment: First Amendment Litigation respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Joel's prowess in this dynamic field is exceptional. He has an ability to react swiftly to the fast-paced nature of media law issues.

First Amendment Litigation respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

He is wise, superbly trained and a strategic advocate.

First Amendment Litigation respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Joel is very responsive and knows the law very well.