Galvin B. Kennedy

Overview

Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (20%-50%), Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Contact Information

  • Kennedy Hodges, L.L.P.
    711 W. Alabama Street
    Houston, TX 77006
    Office: 713-523-0001
    Office: 877-342-2020
    Fax: 713-523-1116
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

About Me

Photos (2)

Videos (1)

I taught English in Barcelona, Spain, where I honed my Spanish speaking skills that I use with many clients daily. I completed the Rome, Italy, marathon in... more

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References

Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“The best team to fight for you, they are thrustworthy, very reponsive, very knowlegable and have always kept me informed”

Posted by: Marco, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: I hired thm after I had fired another attorney for not working my case. Before I hired this firm, I saw close to eight other firms and noone wanted... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


Donny J. Foty

Galvin is one of the finest lawyers I have ever known. He has a superb knowledge of the law and his courtroom skills are phenomenal. I have watched... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Donny Foty , Houston (TX), About 1 year ago
David Wayne Hodges

I have known Galvin Kennedy since law school. Even back then, I knew that he was going to become one of the best lawyers in the country. Galvin is... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Hodges , Houston (TX), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

16 years since Galvin B. Kennedy was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 1996 05/15/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Associate at Greenberg, Peden, Siegmyer & Oshman, P.C. 1996–2000

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Houston Law Center Cum Laude JD - Juris Doctor 1996
Northern Illinois University Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts 1992

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyer Texas Super Lawyers Magizine 2011
Super Lawyer Texas Super Lawyers Magazine 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Houston Trial Lawyers Association
Member Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
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Guides: 3 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
10 Biggest Mistakes that Can Hurt your Wage and Overtime Claim Essential Guide for the Non-Lawyer 2011
Failure to Pay Overtime Under The Fair Labor Standards Act: Slave Wage Earners Get their Revenge Mexican American Bar Association 2005

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Wage and Hour Claims in Texas: What every personal injury lawyer should know. Texas Trial Lawyers Association Lubock Luncheon 2011
Failure to Pay Overtime Under The Fair Labor Standards Act: Slave wage earners get their revenge. Texas Trial Lawyers Association - Continuing Legal Education course 2011
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