About Kerry R.
Kerry R. Northup graduated from Northeastern University in 1993 and earned a J.D. from Villanova University School of Law in 1996. Those years set a clear path. They also placed Northup in the cohort of lawyers trained in the 1990s legal environment, when federal appellate practice and state litigation often intersected in complex ways.
Northup is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and before the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the Third Circuit. Admission to those appellate courts signals experience handling matters that can move beyond trial courts. Northup's practice has included filings and appearances that require familiarity with federal appellate procedure and briefing standards.
Professionally, Northup has been associated with Berluti McLaughlin & Kutchin LLP. That affiliation appears central to Northup's current work. At the firm, Northup has handled matters that draw on both state and federal law. The firm setting has also meant frequent collaboration with colleagues on multi-jurisdictional issues and coordinated litigation strategies.
Outside firm work, Northup holds membership in the Massachusetts State Bar. Membership in the state bar keeps Northup connected to continuing legal education and to a professional network within Massachusetts. Those connections can matter in cases that touch local courts, rules and practice norms.
Peers describe Northup's approach as methodical. Case preparation begins with careful review of facts and record. Arguments are built step by step, often favoring clarity over rhetorical flourish. That style has practical benefits in appeals and in contested matters where the record and precedent control outcomes.
Over the years Northup has balanced research and courtroom tasks. Legal writing and appellate briefing have been frequent responsibilities, along with participation in hearings and motions practice. The combination of appellate admissions and a Massachusetts license positions Northup to handle matters that move between trial courts and higher tribunals.
As of 2026, Northup continues to practice at Berluti McLaughlin & Kutchin LLP and maintains active membership in the Massachusetts State Bar. Northup's current practice focuses on litigation that spans state and federal forums, including appellate work and related trial-court matters.
