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"Active in all aspects of dispute resolution tailored to the forum best suited to each individual case, our lawyers are as comfortable in the courtroom as they are in alternative forums."

Mark R. Kutny

Biography

Mr. Kutny practices in the area of business-related litigation and represents all forms of business entities (corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, etc.) and individuals. His broad experience includes matters involving breach of contract, fiduciary duties, covenants not to compete, trade secrets, and unfair trade practices, among other types of claims. Mr. Kutny also represents claimants, national securities firms and brokers before the dispute resolution division of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). In addition to his business litigation practice, Mr. Kutny also handles appeals before the Fourth Circuit and all North Carolina appellate courts.

Mr. Kutny has been selected for inclusion in both North Carolina magazine’s Legal Elite (Young Guns 2009-2010) and in the listing of Super Lawyers (Rising Stars 2009-2011). Mr. Kutny was also recently selected as a 2010 Charlotte “Mover & Shaker” by Business Leader magazine.

Mr. Kutny serves on the Board of Directors for the Mecklenburg County Bar and on the Board of Directors for Hands on Charlotte.
 


  • Areas of Practice

    • Business Litigation 
    • Securities Arbitrations 
    • Appellate Advocacy
    • Local Government Representation

     

  • Education & Experience

    • Dartmouth College (B.A. Economics, B.A. Philosophy, cum laude, 1997) 
    • University of Virginia (J.D., 2000) 
    • Virginia Tax Review, Articles Editor


     

  • Past Representation

    • Defense of claims arising out of asset purchase agreements for a worldwide IT services and solutions provider.
    • Defense of claims arising out of sales and services agreements for a nationwide products distributor.
    • Prosecution of products liability claim for a worldwide manufacturer and distributor.
    • Prosecution and defense of claims before the dispute resolution division of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
    • Representation of local governments in zoning disputes.
  • Awards & Honors

     

     

     

     

    • Selected for inclusion in Business North Carolina magazine's Legal Elite - Young Guns 2009-2010
    • Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition 2009-2011
    • Selected in 2010 as a "Mover & Shaker" by Business Leader Magazine
    • "New Lawyer Orientation," Mecklenburg County Bar, Organizer and Presenter
    • "Construction Lien Law," Lorman Education Series, Presenter
    • "Last Acts or Omissions that Trigger the Statute of Repose," Change Order, North Carolina Bar Association, June 2003
  • Community Involvement

    • Mecklenburg County Bar, Board of Directors
    • Mecklenburg County Bar Leadership Institute, Class of 2009
    • Hands on Charlotte, Board of Directors
    • North Carolina Bar Association, Litigation Section
    • Mecklenburg County Bar Association – YLD Chair for Continuing Legal Education Committee
    • Legal Aid of North Carolina – Volunteer
    • Dartmouth Lawyers Association
    • St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Vice President, Men's Club

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