Curtis is an experienced litigator, representing companies and individuals in complex commercial disputes, employment litigation, and white collar criminal and regulatory enforcement matters. Curtis regularly appears in federal and state courts in New York, as well as arbitrations.
He has extensive experience litigating and advising on contracts of all kinds—including agreements regarding capital raises, reinsurance broking, acquisitions, commercial leases, partnerships, and professional services. Curtis also handles a range of employment litigation, including disputes involving employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and sexual harassment and discrimination claims.
Curtis frequently publishes articles on commercial litigation. He has a column in the New York Law Journal on New York contract law and disputes.
Before joining McCarter, Curtis was counsel at Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C., a boutique white collar firm in New York. While at Morvillo Abramowitz, Curtis represented individuals and companies under investigation by the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, FINRA, the IRS, the New York County District Attorney’s Office, and various state agencies.
Prior to his private practice, Curtis served as a law clerk to Judge Debra Livingston of the U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and Judge Freda Wolfson of the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey.
Curtis received his JD from Harvard Law School, magna cum laude, and his BA from Dartmouth College, summa cum laude. He currently serves as the vice president of membership for the Dartmouth Lawyers Association.
