Bedminster
Bedminster One
135 Route 202/206, Suite 2
Bedminster, NJ 07921
135 Route 202/206, Suite 2
Bedminster, NJ 07921
- Member of the Hudson Chamber of Commerce
John Kutner advises Fortune 500 companies, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in complex litigation, with a focus on employment law, marijuana laws, and workers’ compensation.
John is a seasoned litigator with decades of experience advocating for his clients before state courts and administrative agencies. His familiarity with the inner workings of these systems, combined with his legal prowess and in-depth knowledge of the industries in which his clients operate makes him a formidable adversary. He has achieved significant results for employers and insurers in a broad range of industries, including transportation, retail and hospitality, healthcare, and real estate.
In the emerging field of cannabis law, John has established himself as a trusted national authority and is regularly called on to share his wisdom in legal, medical, and industry events and publications. He is well-versed in state and federal marijuana laws and their impact on employers and insurance carriers with regard to employer/employee rights and workers’ compensation issues. John is frequently quoted in industry publications on issues pertaining to medical marijuana and New Jersey workers’ compensation.
John routinely counsels employers, insurance carriers, and their in-house, local, and national advisors, helping them to navigate disputes and compliance issues in this novel and developing area of the law.
Secured a dismissal for failure to file the claim within the two-year statute of limitations. After cross-examining a petitioner in an occupational exposure claim, John was able to get the petitioner to admit, under oath, that for many years, he was aware that his injuries were the result of his work.
Obtained a dismissal for a large national retail chain in a previously accepted claim after determining the employee had failed to inform his treating doctors about prior accidents. Through meticulous investigation, John’s team uncovered that the employee had filed lawsuits in two prior motor vehicle accidents. After cross-examining the employee on why he failed to inform the doctors of his prior injuries, the Judge recommended the matter be dismissed.
Secured a dismissal of a previously compensable case through the analysis of an employee’s public Facebook information. Our investigation revealed that the employee’s Facebook activity contradicted his prior testimony. When questioned, the employee changed his testimony on the stand resulting in the dismissal of the case.
Prior results cannot and do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter that we or any lawyer may be retained to handle.
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