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Kevin Polansky

Kevin Polansky

Partner

One Financial Center
Suite 3500
Boston, MA 02111
T 617.217.4720
F 617.217.4710
kevin.polansky@nelsonmullins.com
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Kevin Polansky is a seasoned litigator and partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a national practice focused on defending companies in complex class actions under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and state unfair and deceptive trade...

Kevin Polansky is a seasoned litigator and partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a national practice focused on defending companies in complex class actions under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and state unfair and deceptive trade practices acts. With over a decade of experience navigating the evolving landscape of consumer protection law, Kevin has successfully represented Fortune 500 companies, emerging tech firms, insurers and financial institutions in high-stakes litigation involving alleged unlawful telemarketing, autodialing, and SMS communications.

Known for his strategic approach and deep understanding of regulatory compliance, Kevin regularly counsels clients on risk mitigation, consent frameworks, and litigation avoidance strategies. He has defended dozens of TCPA class actions in federal courts across the country, achieving favorable outcomes through dispositive motions, negotiated settlements, and trial victories.

A significant portion of his practice is devoted to representing insurers in coverage matters, bad faith, and commercial litigation. He also represents clients in private business disputes. 

Kevin Polansky

practices acts. With over a decade of experience navigating the evolving landscape of consumer protection law, Kevin has successfully represented Fortune 500 companies, emerging tech firms, insurers and financial institutions in high-stakes litigation involving alleged unlawful telemarketing, autodialing, and SMS communications.

Known for his strategic approach and deep understanding of regulatory compliance, Kevin regularly counsels clients on risk mitigation, consent frameworks, and litigation avoidance strategies. He has defended dozens of TCPA class actions in federal courts across the country, achieving favorable outcomes through dispositive motions, negotiated settlements, and trial victories.

A significant portion of his practice is devoted to representing insurers in coverage matters, bad faith, and commercial litigation. He also represents clients in private business disputes. 

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Representative Matters

  • Paul Sapan v. LendingTree, No. 8:23-cv-00071 (C.D. C.A 2025) (summary judgment awarded to lending marketplace defendant in TCPA class action)
  • Krol v. Liberty Mutual Ins. Co., (NH Superior 2017) (summary judgment awarded to insurer on breach of contract and bad faith claims on issues arising out of insured's failure to cooperate)
  • Faria v. Liberty Mutual Ins. Co., (MA Superior 2017) (summary judgment awarded to insurer on breach of contract claim)
  • Morris v. Liberty Mutual Ins. Co., (MA.) (dismissal of c. 93A claim arising out of a property damage claim)
  • Johnson v. Hylka Construction Co., Inc. No. 1464CV000064 (Dudley Dist. Ct. 2015) (defense verdict awarded against Plaintiffs' product liability and G.L. c. 93A claims)
  • Kirtz v. Wells Fargo Bank, NA., No. 1:12-cv-10690 (Dist. of MA 2014) (awarded summary judgment on Plaintiff's negligent misrepresentation claim)
  • Heald v. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., No. 13-cv-488 (Dist. of NH 2014) (dismissal of Plaintiffs' declaratory relief claims relating to defendant's lawful foreclosure)
  • Norgeot v. Provident Funding Group, Inc., No. 1:13-cv-12412 (Dist. of MA 2014) (dismissal of Plaintiffs' complaint seeking declaratory relief under various Massachusetts statues, including G.L. c. 93A)
  • Kitner v. Mortgage Lenders Network USA Inc., No. 13-P-1294 (MA. App. 2015) (affirmed dismissal of wrongful foreclosure and G.L. c. 93A claims)
  • Barcelos v. Deutsche Bank Nat'l Trust Co., No. 13-P-1361 (MA. App. 2014) (affirmed summary judgment award regarding Plaintiffs' wrongful foreclosure claims)
  • Morgan Stanley v. Pleitez, No. 11H77SP004578 (Northeast Housing Ct. 2014) (awarded summary judgment against former borrowers challenging lawfulness of foreclosure)
  • HSBC Bank, USA, NA v. Richardson, No. 13-SP-4774 (Western Housing Ct. 2014) (awarded summary judgment on Plaintiff's possession claim)

Educational Activities

  • Suffolk University Law School
    • S.J.C. Rule 3:03 certified student defender at the Boston Municipal Court
    • Mock Trial Competition Team
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Representative Matters

  • Paul Sapan v. LendingTree, No. 8:23-cv-00071 (C.D. C.A 2025) (summary judgment awarded to lending marketplace defendant in TCPA class action)
  • Krol v. Liberty Mutual Ins. Co., (NH Superior 2017) (summary judgment awarded to insurer on breach of contract and bad faith claims on issues arising out of insured's failure to cooperate)
  • Faria v. Liberty Mutual Ins. Co., (MA Superior 2017) (summary judgment awarded to insurer on breach of contract claim)
  • Morris v. Liberty Mutual Ins. Co., (MA.) (dismissal of c. 93A claim arising out of a property damage claim)
  • Johnson v. Hylka Construction Co., Inc. No. 1464CV000064 (Dudley Dist. Ct. 2015) (defense verdict awarded against Plaintiffs' product liability and G.L. c. 93A claims)
  • Kirtz v. Wells Fargo Bank, NA., No. 1:12-cv-10690 (Dist. of MA 2014) (awarded summary judgment on Plaintiff's negligent misrepresentation claim)
  • Heald v. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., No. 13-cv-488 (Dist. of NH 2014) (dismissal of Plaintiffs' declaratory relief claims relating to defendant's lawful foreclosure)
  • Norgeot v. Provident Funding Group, Inc., No. 1:13-cv-12412 (Dist. of MA 2014) (dismissal of Plaintiffs' complaint seeking declaratory relief under various Massachusetts statues, including G.L. c. 93A)
  • Kitner v. Mortgage Lenders Network USA Inc., No. 13-P-1294 (MA. App. 2015) (affirmed dismissal of wrongful foreclosure and G.L. c. 93A claims)
  • Barcelos v. Deutsche Bank Nat'l Trust Co., No. 13-P-1361 (MA. App. 2014) (affirmed summary judgment award regarding Plaintiffs' wrongful foreclosure claims)
  • Morgan Stanley v. Pleitez, No. 11H77SP004578 (Northeast Housing Ct. 2014) (awarded summary judgment against former borrowers challenging lawfulness of foreclosure)
  • HSBC Bank, USA, NA v. Richardson, No. 13-SP-4774 (Western Housing Ct. 2014) (awarded summary judgment on Plaintiff's possession claim)

Educational Activities

  • Suffolk University Law School
    • S.J.C. Rule 3:03 certified student defender at the Boston Municipal Court
    • Mock Trial Competition Team

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Recognitions

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • 'Top Lawyer' for Commercial Litigation, Boston Magazine (2023-2025)
  • New England Super Lawyers, Rising Star in Construction/Surety (2012–2019), Consumer Law (2020)

Professional Activities

  • American Bar Association
  • College of the Holy Cross, Alumni Association of Greater Boston (2003–present)
  • MassDLA
  • Natick Zoning Board of Appeals, Associate Member (2011–2016)

Kevin Polansky is a seasoned litigator and partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a national practice focused on defending companies in complex class actions under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and state unfair and deceptive trade... practices acts. With over a decade of experience navigating the evolving landscape of consumer protection law, Kevin has successfully represented Fortune 500 companies, emerging tech firms, insurers and financial institutions in high-stakes litigation involving alleged unlawful telemarketing, autodialing, and SMS communications.

Known for his strategic approach and deep understanding of regulatory compliance, Kevin regularly counsels clients on risk mitigation, consent frameworks, and litigation avoidance strategies. He has defended dozens of TCPA class actions in federal courts across the country, achieving favorable outcomes through dispositive motions, negotiated settlements, and trial victories.

A significant portion of his practice is devoted to representing insurers in coverage matters, bad faith, and commercial litigation. He also represents clients in private business disputes. 

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Representative Matters

  • Paul Sapan v. LendingTree, No. 8:23-cv-00071 (C.D. C.A 2025) (summary judgment awarded to lending marketplace defendant in TCPA class action)
  • Krol v. Liberty Mutual Ins. Co., (NH Superior 2017) (summary judgment awarded to insurer on breach of contract and bad faith claims on issues arising out of insured's failure to cooperate)
  • Faria v. Liberty Mutual Ins. Co., (MA Superior 2017) (summary judgment awarded to insurer on breach of contract claim)
  • Morris v. Liberty Mutual Ins. Co., (MA.) (dismissal of c. 93A claim arising out of a property damage claim)
  • Johnson v. Hylka Construction Co., Inc. No. 1464CV000064 (Dudley Dist. Ct. 2015) (defense verdict awarded against Plaintiffs' product liability and G.L. c. 93A claims)
  • Kirtz v. Wells Fargo Bank, NA., No. 1:12-cv-10690 (Dist. of MA 2014) (awarded summary judgment on Plaintiff's negligent misrepresentation claim)
  • Heald v. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., No. 13-cv-488 (Dist. of NH 2014) (dismissal of Plaintiffs' declaratory relief claims relating to defendant's lawful foreclosure)
  • Norgeot v. Provident Funding Group, Inc., No. 1:13-cv-12412 (Dist. of MA 2014) (dismissal of Plaintiffs' complaint seeking declaratory relief under various Massachusetts statues, including G.L. c. 93A)
  • Kitner v. Mortgage Lenders Network USA Inc., No. 13-P-1294 (MA. App. 2015) (affirmed dismissal of wrongful foreclosure and G.L. c. 93A claims)
  • Barcelos v. Deutsche Bank Nat'l Trust Co., No. 13-P-1361 (MA. App. 2014) (affirmed summary judgment award regarding Plaintiffs' wrongful foreclosure claims)
  • Morgan Stanley v. Pleitez, No. 11H77SP004578 (Northeast Housing Ct. 2014) (awarded summary judgment against former borrowers challenging lawfulness of foreclosure)
  • HSBC Bank, USA, NA v. Richardson, No. 13-SP-4774 (Western Housing Ct. 2014) (awarded summary judgment on Plaintiff's possession claim)

Educational Activities

  • Suffolk University Law School
    • S.J.C. Rule 3:03 certified student defender at the Boston Municipal Court
    • Mock Trial Competition Team

Education

  • Suffolk University Law School, JD, cum laude (2006)
    • Associate Executive Editor, Suffolk University Law Review
  • College of the Holy Cross, BA, Political Science and English (2003)

Admissions

  • Connecticut
  • Massachusetts
  • New Hampshire
  • Maine
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
  • U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Practice Areas

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The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • 'Top Lawyer' for Commercial Litigation, Boston Magazine (2023-2025)
  • New England Super Lawyers, Rising Star in Construction/Surety (2012–2019), Consumer Law (2020)
  • American Bar Association
  • College of the Holy Cross, Alumni Association of Greater Boston (2003–present)
  • MassDLA
  • Natick Zoning Board of Appeals, Associate Member (2011–2016)