Richard W. Kendall

Richard W. Kendall

2.0
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at North Reading, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury ... +2 more

348 Park Street, Suite 203, North Reading, MA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020
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About Richard

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 17 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2008

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Location

Law Offices of Richard W. Kendall

348 Park Street, Suite 203, North Reading, MA, 01864

Law Offices of Richard W. Kendall

348 Park Street, Suite 203, North Reading, MA, 01864

Law Offices of Richard W. Kendall

348 Park Street, Suite 203, North Reading, MA, 01864

Law Offices Of Richard W. Kendall

348 Park Street, Suite 203, North Reading, MA, 01864

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Richard W. Kendall's Reviews

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2.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2015 | Personal Injury

You can do far better!

Mr Kendall agreed to handle a matter for me for services in lieu of fee. I was run over by someone who was charged with three crimes. The defendant then tried to have me charged by applying for a criminal complaint. His lawyer then tried to negotiate with me to get his client off. Mr Kendall lied to ...me about the length of the meeting, and I know because I sat and watched the attorney come and go. On the eve of the hearing he took off to Florida to go see a Bruins playoff game. He forwarded me documents to sign for opposing counsel that did not protect me at all. He also asked me to sign his name. I fired him after he tried to then take an unagreed to $5000 fee. He never sent an accounting of his time. I had to hire two other lawyers to finish the matter to tune of $1625.00.

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Joseph Hennessey

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

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"I endorse this lawyer. A great attorney! Knows the law and one that you want in your corner."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

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Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 10

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Suspension issued in MA, 2020

updated on 03/11/2021

This status means that an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension issued in MA, 2019

updated on 04/02/2020

This status means that an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension Stayed issued in MA, 2017

updated on 01/24/2018

Suspension stayed means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.

Public Reprimand issued in MA, 2014

updated on 04/06/2015

Public reprimand means that an attorney did something wrong, but may still practice law. The attorney was given a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Richard’s comment:

“This event took place because the Attorney was hospitalized and missed a date which upset a Judge!”

Honors

2009

Community Service Award, Lewis Foundation

Work Experience

2009 - Present

owner/member/manager, Law Offices of Richard W. Kendall, L.L.C.

2007 - 2009

Lead Civil Attorney, Law Offices of Peter T. Marano, L.L.C.

Associations

2010 - Present

Essex County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2007 - Present

Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys

Member

2006 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Boston Bar Association

Member

Education

N/A

Massachusetts School of Law at Andover

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Anna Maria College

MA - Masters

N/A

Springfield College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2006

National Association of School Resource Officers Conference

Street Drugs

2004

International Reserve Police Officers Conference

Dangerous Drugs of Abuse

Publications

2007

The Reserve Officer Street Drugs

Languages

Portuguese

Spanish

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