Of Counsel
Kenneth J. Burford is Of Counsel at Martin Clearwater & Bell LLP, bringing to the Firm more than three decades of experience handling medical malpractice and professional liability claims and litigation, as well as employment and toxic tort claims. Successfully defending hospitals, medical groups and individual physicians against virtually every type of claim imaginable, Kenneth excels at advising clients about the legal issues and risks attendant to their case, as well as identifying strategies and actions to best protect their interests.
Kenneth works diligently to get claims dismissed; when that is not possible he seeks to resolve conflicts at the lowest possible exposure level, typically through mediation or arbitration. When litigation is unavoidable, Kenneth is known for his aggressive and thorough defense, from inception through trial.
Prior to his affiliation with MCB, Kenneth served in various capacities (including Partner and Of Counsel) at several prestigious law firms in the New York area, amassing vast and deep experience. He has consistently demonstrated strong leadership qualities throughout his tenures and takes particular pride in having been a mentor to countless junior associates along the way, training them in all aspects of litigation and fostering their career development.
Kenneth is proficiently skilled in the area of risk management and serves as Visiting Professor of Law and Risk Management at St. Georges University School of
Medicine and Graduate Business School. He holds certification in healthcare risk management, and enterprise risk management. He has been invited to lecture on the subject at notable medical centers and universities internationally. He also advises hospitals on a variety of in-house legal matters including, but not limited to, vendor contracts, employment situations, provider privileges, and hospital rules and regulations.
Kenneth received his B.A. in Economics, cum laude, from the State University of New York at Albany. He received his J.D. from Pace University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in New York, the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.