What Is Robert A. Kutcher, APLC?
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Robert A. Kutcher, APLC is the boutique New Orleans–area law practice of attorney Robert A. Kutcher, focused on commercial litigation and real estate & business counsel. It serves businesses and individuals in Louisiana and across the country, and it is a fit if you need an experienced courtroom advocate for a complex business dispute or ongoing counsel for real estate and business decisions. It is not a general-purpose firm handling consumer, criminal, or family matters based on the information provided.
Who the practice represents
The site describes a practice built around businesses and individuals facing high-stakes commercial disputes, as well as clients who need guidance through transactions, entity formation, and the decisions that shape an enterprise. The stated geographic reach is Louisiana state and federal courts, with clients also served "throughout Louisiana and across the country."
Core service areas
Commercial Litigation
Representation in complex commercial disputes in Louisiana state and federal courts. Examples named on the site include:
- Contract disputes
- Shareholder and ownership conflicts
- Business torts
- Construction matters
Kutcher acts either as first chair or as local counsel, which matters if you are an out-of-state firm or company that needs Louisiana counsel to appear or coordinate in a Louisiana matter.
Real Estate & Business Counsel
Counseling through commercial real estate transactions and business matters, including formation and the decisions that shape an enterprise. This is the transactional and advisory side of the practice, as distinct from courtroom representation.
Experience and credentials
The site presents the following, which are the main signals of the practice's positioning:
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Experience | Over five decades in commercial litigation and real estate/business matters |
| Education | J.D., Loyola University School of Law, cum laude, 1975; B.S., Cornell University, 1972 |
| Bar admissions | Louisiana (1976), New York (1976) |
| Prior leadership | President, Louisiana State Bar Association (2019–2020); Chairman, Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (1999); President, Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter (1991–1992) |
| Recognition | Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent; The Best Lawyers in America, including "Lawyer of the Year" in several litigation categories since 2012; Louisiana Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, since 2008 |
| Publications/speaking | 20+ published articles; frequent CLE speaker on real estate, commercial litigation, professionalism and ethics, and trial practice |
When this practice is a good fit
- You have a complex business dispute in Louisiana state or federal court and want an attorney with decades of trial experience.
- You are an out-of-state firm or company that needs Louisiana local counsel.
- You need counsel for a commercial real estate transaction, business formation, or an ownership/shareholder matter.
- You want a boutique practice rather than a large firm.
When to look elsewhere
The site does not describe services in areas such as personal injury, criminal defense, family law, or consumer matters. If your need falls outside commercial litigation and real estate/business counsel, this practice is likely not the right match.
Practical next step
The site does not publish pricing, fee structures, or online booking details, so those are not stated here. To determine fit and availability, contact the practice directly with a short description of your matter, your jurisdiction, and your timeline.