Alexander Y. Kim

Alexander Y. Kim

An associate in the Burke’s litigation group, Alexander Kim focuses his trial practice on the defense of public entities, such as municipalities, transportation providers, and school districts in property damage and personal injury matters, including wrongful death and catastrophic injuries.

Alexander graduated from Rutger’s School of Law – Newark in 2017. Immediately thereafter, Alexander obtained an opportunity as a year-long judicial clerkship in Bergen County, New Jersey for the Honorable Rachelle L. Harz, who oversaw Mass Tort Litigation matters. As part of his clerkship, Alexander gained experience and knowledge as to the practice of Mass Tort Litigation, in addition to general civil litigation.

Prior to joining Burke, Alexander developed and focused his litigation practice in New York, New York. While working in New York, Alexander’s practice areas included General Liability, Premises and Retail Liability, New York Labor Law, Automobile Liability, Trucking & Transportation Liability, Maritime Litigation, Subrogation and Excess Insurance Coverage. His practice included New York State and Federal Courts, and New Jersey State and Federal Courts. Alexander’s success in his practice resulted in being recognized as a 2021 New York METRO Rising Star associate.

In addition to his litigation experience in New York, Alexander’s litigation experience also includes the defense of business and American Disabilities Act claim.

Alexander’s involvement in litigated matters includes all aspects of cases, from inception through resolution. This includes executing written discovery plans, conducting and defending depositions, arguing motions, participating in mediation and arbitration, and all other aspects of trial preparation. Alexander is committed to open lines of communication with clients, making sure to keep them informed with respect to discovery, pleadings and case status.

In addition to Alexander’s experience in the legal world, he previously served in the United States Army. Alexander initially enlisted as a Private First Class in 2009, ultimately rising to the rank of First Lieutenant as a Military Intelligence Officer. In completing his service, Alexander was honorably discharged in 2018.

  • Alexander assisted in successfully obtaining Summary Judgment on behalf of his client, an engine manufacturer, for a product defect and breach of warranty matter causes of action venued out of the Eastern District of New York, in connection with the rebuild of vessel engines alleging product defects, breach of warranty and violation of the Magnuson-Moss Act.
  • Successfully obtained numerous dismissals on behalf of a public entity client in New York based upon Plaintiff(s)’ failure in adhering to the strict condition precedent of serving a Notice of Claim pursuant to New York General Municipal Law Section 50-E. Additionally, during his research into this issue, Alexander revealed a contradiction as to requirements provided under New York Public Authorities Law to that of New York General Municipal Law.

  • J.D., Rutger’s School of Law - Newark 2017
  • B.A., St. John’s University 2012
  • State Bar of California
  • State Bar of New York
  • State Bar of New Jersey
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • United States District Court for New Jersey
  • New York Bar Association
  • 2021 New York METRO Rising Star