Kimberly Anne Summers - NY Lawyer Profile

Ms. Summers has already proven to be a valuable member of the legal team at The Blanch Law Firm since joining the firm in 2007. Her career boasts a plethora of experience and a lengthy list of accolades and acknowledgments from her various professional and academic endeavors, all of which she brings to bear in every case she undertakes. Ms. Summers obtained her bachelor's degree with a focus on marketing from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 2002. Following her graduation from Lehigh, Ms. Summers pursued further education at The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, D.C., where she obtained her law degree in 2005. In terms of her professional journey, Ms. Summers began gaining courtroom experience even before completing her legal studies. During her final year of law school, she was involved in several federal death penalty cases and represented her own clients in criminal matters.Promptly after earning her law degree, Ms. Summers launched her legal career advocating for the rights of individuals facing criminal charges in the Washington, D.C. area. Given her success and reputation in this arena, Ms. Summers was warmly welcomed into The Blanch Law Firm's roster of legal professionals. Since her arrival at the firm, Ms. Summers has continued to handle complex criminal defense cases while also broadening her practice to encompass civil litigation, high-profile federal arbitrations, and engaging in activities beyond the confines of the firm. Noteworthy among these external efforts is her membership in the Capital Punishment Committee of the Bar Association of the City of New York. Building on her early achievements in this capacity, she is currently leading the 2008 habeas training seminar, which provides guidance to local attorneys representing capital defendants in habeas corpus proceedings.Areas of Specialization:Sexual AssaultInvestment FraudCommercial DisputesCybercrimeAntitrust MattersCriminal DefenseDUI/DWI ChargesWhite-Collar OffensesLegal Disputes involving DrugsEmbezzlement CasesInsurance FraudMedicare/Medicaid Fraud