What Kinds of Commercial Litigation Matters Does Robert A. Kutcher Handle?

Robert A. Kutcher, APLC handles commercial disputes for businesses and individuals in Louisiana state and federal courts, with a practice centered on contract disputes, shareholder and ownership conflicts, business torts, and construction matters. He serves either as first chair or as local counsel, and the practice also covers real estate and general business counsel. The fit is strongest for companies or owners facing a high-stakes business dispute in Louisiana, or for out-of-state counsel who need a Louisiana-based lawyer on the ground.

Core commercial litigation areas

Based on the practice's own description, the commercial litigation work falls into these categories:

• Contract disputes — disagreements over the terms, performance, or breach of business agreements.
• Shareholder and ownership conflicts — disputes among owners, partners, or shareholders of a company.
• Business torts — wrongful conduct causing business harm, such as interference or misrepresentation claims.
• Construction matters — conflicts arising from construction projects and related contracts.

These are the dispute types the practice names directly, so they are the clearest starting point for deciding whether to reach out.

First chair or local counsel

The practice describes two distinct roles, and which one applies depends on your situation:

The practice states it acts in either capacity in complex litigation, so out-of-state firms and their clients are an explicit part of the intended audience.

Courts and jurisdiction

The work is focused on Louisiana state and federal courts, with the practice noting it serves clients throughout Louisiana and across the country. If your dispute is venued in Louisiana, that geographic focus is a direct match. If your matter is elsewhere, the local counsel role described above is the relevant piece.

Beyond litigation: real estate and business counsel

The same practice also provides real estate and business counsel, including commercial real estate transactions, business formation, and ongoing guidance on decisions that shape a company. That means a business dispute and the underlying transaction or entity issue can often be handled together rather than split across firms.

Background that bears on the choice

The practice cites five decades of commercial litigation experience. Robert A. Kutcher is a past President of the Louisiana State Bar Association (2019–2020) and has held leadership roles in other lawyer organizations, including as Chairman of the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board and President of the Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter. He is admitted in Louisiana (1976) and New York (1976), and holds a J.D. from Loyola University School of Law (cum laude, 1975) and a B.S. from Cornell University (1972).

Recognition listed by the practice includes Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, The Best Lawyers in America (including "Lawyer of the Year" in several categories since 2012), and Louisiana Super Lawyers (Business Litigation, since 2008).

How to decide whether to make contact

• Likely a fit: a Louisiana commercial dispute involving contracts, ownership, business torts, or construction, especially if it is complex or headed toward trial.
• Likely a fit: an out-of-state firm needing Louisiana local counsel.
• Also relevant: a business that wants both dispute representation and real estate or formation counsel from one practice.
• Check first: whether your specific matter falls within these areas and whether the fee arrangement works for you — the site does not publish pricing, so confirm engagement terms directly.

The practice's own materials are the source for the practice areas and credentials above; for anything specific to your dispute, contact the office to confirm scope and availability.