Karl Cortlandt Schuyler (April 3, 1877 – July 31, 1933) was an American attorney and politician from Colorado.

He graduated in 1898, was admitted to the bar, and practiced successively in Cripple Creek, Colorado Springs, and Denver.

Schuyler was recognized as a highly skilled corporate attorney, and represented railroads, mines, utilities, and other companies.

He was also a civic activist, and served as a trustee of the University of Denver and Colorado Women's College.

On July 17, 1933, Schuyler was visiting Central Park in New York City when he was struck by an automobile.

[2] In addition to practicing law, Schuyler was a civic activist; he was member of the board of trustees for both the University of Denver and the Colorado Women's College.

[6] In 1932, he was elected to the Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Charles W. Waterman; he served from December 7, 1932 to March 3, 1933.

[2] He provided his real name when he was admitted to Lenox Hill Hospital, but the police report was not corrected until after his death.

[2] His wife was notified of the accident while he was hospitalized, and she arrived from Denver in time to be at his bedside when he died.