Frederick Reed Kessler

no photo

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Fordham
Law School Attended:
Fordham University School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor, 1988
Year of First Admission:
1989
Admission:
1989, New York; 1990, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; 1992, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California; 1994, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; 2012, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin; 1989, New Jersey; 1989, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and District of New Jersey
ISLN:
905910237

Areas of Practice (12)

  • General Counseling
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Securities Litigation
  • Financial Litigation
  • Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Insurance and Reinsurance Litigation
  • Arbitration
  • Internal Investigations
  • Securities Enforcement
  • Criminal Law
  • Corporate & Incorporation
  • Tax

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (28 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0
  • Communication

    4.8/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/26/15 in Complex Commercial Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Chief Legal Officer on 03/26/15 in Bankruptcy

    Very good providing prompt service. Very client focused.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 03/26/15 in Complex Commercial Litigation

    Fred is an excellent attorney. He has a strong grasp of the law, has experience litigating across jurisdictions, and knows the right questions to ask when he does not know the answer.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/26/15 in Complex Commercial Litigation

    In addition to rendering excellent advice clearly and succinctly, Mr. Kessler is extremely responsive and very personable. He's a pleasure to deal with.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/26/15 in Business Litigation

    Great lawyer. Great person.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/26/15 in Litigation

    Fred Kessler is a lawyer of exceptional talent - but his skills are not just limited to the courtroom. Fred has a tremendous facility for working with his clients and they soon see that he is completely dedicated to their cause. Fred holds up the h... Read more

    Read more
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/26/15 in Complex Litigation

    First-rate attorney; extremely bright and talented.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 03/26/15 in Complex Business Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/26/15 in Commercial Litigation

    Fred is very smart, and has good judgment and business sense. He is a strong and effective litigator, while being practical and personable. He is a wise counsellor and a persuasive advocate.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/26/15 in Intellectual Property Litigation

Peer reviews submitted prior to 2008 are not displayed.

Client Reviews Write a Review

Location

Similar lawyers nearby

Frederick Reed Kessler: Member at Wollmuth Maher & Deutsch LLP