Kenneth J. (Ken) Cassutt has been practicing law since 1980. Prior to coming to New Mexico in 1985, Ken worked for law firms in Southern California and New York City, gaining experience in a wide range of legal areas, including real estate syndications, banking and foreclosure law. From September 1985 through January 1988, Ken worked as an Assistant Attorney General, where he was in charge of enforcing the New Mexico Subdivision Act and the New Mexico Time Share Act. Ken has been in private practice since February 1988, with his work focused in the areas of real estate, land use regulation and small businesses. His experience includes residential and commercial real estate transactions; ranch transactions; subdivisions and other land use approvals; the formation of limited liability companies, corporations and partnerships; the formation of condominiums; disputes involving construction projects, easements, property boundaries and other real estate related issues; quiet title actions; and general advice in the real estate and business areas.

Ken received his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Irvine in 1976, and his law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of Law in 1979. He is a member of both the New Mexico and California bars, as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico.

Ken has been involved in a number of civic and nonprofit organizations in Santa Fe. He is a past Chair of the local Sierra Club, past board member and President of the New Mexico Community Foundation, past board member of Cornerstones: Community Partnerships, past board Member and legal counsel for Temple Beth Shalom, past member of the City of Santa Fe’s Planning and Policy Commission, and presently serves as a hearing officer for the City of Santa Fe on land use appeals. He has performed pro bono work for the Lawyer Referral Program for the Elderly, Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity, the Santa Fe Community Housing Trust and various environmental organizations, including Friends of the Albuquerque Petroglyphs and the Atalaya Mountain Trails Committee.

Ken is married to Andrea Fechter Cassutt, a bodyworker and massage therapist, and is stepfather to Kaeleigh, age 8. They live in Eldorado at Santa Fe, where they enjoy hiking, biking and the night skies. Ken also has two adult children – Brian Cassutt, who is active in the renewable energy industry in New Mexico, and Jamie Cassutt, who works with autistic children in San Diego, California.

Since July 2008, Ken has been “of counsel” to the law firm, working part time from a home office. He maintains a daily meditation practice, in the vipassana tradition, and is interested in the transformation of individuals and organizations through the use of contemplative practices. He is also actively seeking new business opportunities that reflect his interests and values.