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Christopher Matthew Kennedy

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Fees

Contingent (33%), Hourly ($250-$450/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • Kennedy Pierson & Strachan, LLP
    668 N. Western Avenue
    Lake Forest, IL 60045
    Office: 847-295-0300
    Fax: 847-295-0344
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  • Kennedy Pierson & Strachan, LLP
    300 S. Wacker Drive
    Suite 3400
    Chicago, IL 60606
    Office: 847-295-0300
    Fax: 847-295-0344
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Languages Spoken
  • English

About Me

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Christopher M. Kennedy is a founding partner in Kennedy Pierson Strachan, LLP. Chris concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury litigation,... more

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Client Reviews

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4.8571 star rating 7 reviews
5 star rating

“Excellent Attorney”

Posted by: Lourie, 2011-03-16 11 months ago.

Client Review: i enjoyed working with Chris. He took his time in answering and explaining the answers to my question and he never acted as if I was wasting his... more
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5 star rating

“President”

Posted by: George, 2011-02-28 12 months ago.

Client Review: Chris represented our construction company in a lawsuit regarding a contract dispute. He has good knowledge of construction related matters and... more
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Peer Endorsements

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2 endorsements

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Michael James Perillo Jr.

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Perillo , Waukegan (IL), 8 months ago
David Leibowitz

Chris is a solid litigator. He has facility in both personal injury tort cases as well as commercial contract cases - a rare combination. He is... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Leibowitz , Chicago (IL), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

17 years since Christopher Matthew Kennedy was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1994 12/11/2011
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Kennedy Pierson & Strachan, LLP 2004–present
private law firm 1998–2004
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
John Marshall Law School, Chicago Law JD - Juris Doctor 1994
State University of New York, Binghamton History BA - Bachelor of Arts 1990

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Scribes Legal Writing Award Society of American Legal Writers 1993

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member United States Supreme Court Bar 2008-present
Member Lake County Bar Association 2004-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 6
Answers: 7 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer
4 Answers marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Is there a 27th Amendment? The unconstitutionality of a 203-year-old amendment to the U.S. Constitution John Marshall Law Review

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Getting to your opponent's insurance policy: A review of recent developments involving plaintiffs' pursuit of defendants' insurers in Illinois Lake County Bar Association, Civil Trial and Appeals Committee 2010
Public safety and liability issues for police officers concerning persons with autism and developmental disabilities DuPage County Chiefs of Police Association 2010
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