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Stephen J. Kennedy

Also known as Steve Kennedy

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 50% Litigation
    26 years, 200 cases
  • 25% Lawsuits / Disputes
  • 10% Employment / Labor
    15 years, 5 cases
  • 10% Environmental / Natural Resources
    22 years, 15 cases
  • 5% Appeals
    26 years, 10 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • ATERWYNNE, LLP
    Two Union Square, Suite 1501
    601 Union Street
    Seattle, WA 98101
    Office: 206-623-4711
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Languages Spoken

  • German

About Me

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Thank you for visiting my Avvo page. I've been litigating and trying complex civil cases for 25 years, and I've enjoyed (almost) every one of them. In the "... more

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“One of the best attorneys in the State of Washington”

Posted by: Paul and Susan, 2010-06-03 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Steve Kennedy represented us in a complex real estate dispute involving the use of a common lot owned by more than 300 tenants in common (including... more
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5 star rating

“The best lawyer in Seattle: Trustworthy, Quick, and Effective!!!”

Posted by: Alexander, 2010-06-01 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I had a big trouble with the apartment rent contract. The manager of the apartment tried to take all my deposits and also write out some other silly... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Brenda S Molner

Steve is a top notch litigator. He has a knack for finding the weaknesses in the opposing party's case and intelligently utilizing the strengths in... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Brenda Molner , Seattle (WA), 8 months ago
Daniel P. Harris

Steve is a brilliant lawyer. I have referred a number of clients over to him and they have always been pleased.

Endorsement from lawyer: Daniel Harris , Seattle (WA), Over 4 years ago

Résumé

 

License

25 years since Stephen J. Kennedy was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1986 01/31/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Shareholder at Ater Wynne LLP 1994–present
Senior Associate at Ater Wynne LLP 1990–1993
See all 3 job entries

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Harvard University Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor (with honors) 1986
University of Virginia Economics and American Government BA - Bachelor of Arts (with High Distinction) 1982

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
2010 Top Lawyers Seattle Metropolitan Magazine 2010
Champion of Civil Rights Award NAACP 2008
See all 8 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association 1991-present
Member King County Bar Association 1986-present
See all 4 association entries

Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 7
Answers: 7 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers
3 Answers marked as good
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Significant Changes to FRCP 26 Will Protect Communications Between Counsel and Testifying Expert Witnesses Northwesy Business Litigation Blog 2010
"You've Gotta Pay to Play, Says the Washington Court of Appeals" Northwest Business Litigation Blog 2008
See all 5 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Business and Economics Junior Achievement - "Project Business" 1997