John Francis Kennedy

John Francis Kennedy

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 39 years

Insurance fraud Lawyer at Rutherford, NJ
Practice Areas: Insurance Fraud, Litigation

301 Route 17 North, Suite 800, Rutherford, NJ

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Insurance Fraud 75%

I represent insurance carriers and self-insured entities who have been victimized by fraud. I assist SIU investigations, conduct EUOs, and litigate under the Insurance Fraud Prevention Act and other statutes.

25 years

75%
Litigation 25%

I represent individuals who possess previously undisclosed information about fraud against a government program, and who want to bring a False Claims Act case to redress that fraud.

38 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 39 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1986

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Kennedy Vuernick, LLC

301 Route 17 North, Suite 800, Rutherford, NJ, 07070

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John Francis Kennedy's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2014 | Juvenile

Knowledgeable and Professional

Mr. Kennedy represented our son in a juvenile matter. We were nervous about going through the process regarding our son's charges and Mr. Kennedy thoroughly explained what would happen along the way and really put our minds at ease. He was extremely knowledgeable, professional and very personable. ... He was very responsive to any questions we had during the process and we felt he was always there if we needed to speak with him about anything that came up. We would use his services again in a second. He came highly recommended to us through a referral and we would highly recommend him to any of our friends or family in the future. Thank you for handling our son's case in a swift and professional manner.

Posted by Felecia & John | April 18, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A strong and caring professional

Mr. Kennedy has from the start represented us with professionalism, optimism and respect for our privacy. His calm yet strong stance in forwarding our concerns and wishes to the other parties went a long way towards resolving the matter to our utmost satisfaction. We have known John for over five... years prior to engaging his services, and have always found him to be a kind and generous person who is respected well beyond the legal community. When the time came that we were in need of counsel, we chose John Kennedy to represent us as much for his spirit of volunteerism in our community as for his wealth of experience as an attorney.

Posted by Nancy | February 11, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Professional, responsive, successful

John Kennedy is a dedicated, talented and skilled litigator who has extensive experience in handling all types of criminal and municipal matters. He is professional, responsive, has a strong work ethic, and is successful. I worked with John at the Division of Criminal Justice and New Jersey Office ...of Government Integrity, where he held one of the top leadership positions. I had the pleasure to observe him in the courtroom setting, and his advocacy skills can not be surpassed. I highly endorse him.

Posted by Lisa | February 07, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Intelligent, thoughtful advocate

I had the pleasure of working with John for over 25 years at the NJ Division of Criminal Justice, first in the Appellate Section and later in the Office of Insurance Fraud Prosecutor. John's knowledge of the law, his professionalism, and his written and oral advocacy skills are superlative. Benea...th his calm demeanor is a tenacious litigator whose sterling reputation with both the bench and the bar serves to the benefit of his clients.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked for John Kennedy at the NJ AG's Office... he's quite intelligent, articulate and a skilled lawyer. He knows virtually every aspect of criminal defense."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Washington Award for Excellence in Prosecution, Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor

2000

Director's Award for Excellence in Prosecution, Division of Criminal Justice

Work Experience

2017 - 2023

Partner, Kennedy Vuernick, LLC

2015 - 2017

Attorney, Smith & Brink, P.C.

2013 - 2015

Principal, John Kennedy, Esq. LLC

2005 - 2013

Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor

1987 - 2005

Deputy Attorney General, NJ Attorney General's Office Criminal Division

Associations

2013 - 2023

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Montana, et al.

Successful

State v. Trolaro

Successful

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Education

1986

New York University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Saint Peter's College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

New Jersey Special Investigators Association Annual Seminar

Recent Legal Developments in Insurance Fraud

2016

New Jersey Special Investigators Association Annual Seminar

Recent Legal Developments: Transportation Network Companies

2014

National Insurance Crime Bureau Quarterly Meeting

Financial Facilitation of Criminal Activity in the Insurance Fraud Context

2013

Prudential Enterprise Investigations Conference

Civil Litigation under the IFPA

2012

NJ State Bar Association Annual Meeting

Insurance Fraud: How to Define It and How to Prosecute It

Publications

2006

Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Annual Report 2006 Extending Immunity for Anti-Fraud Information Sharing

2005

Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Annual Report 2005 Parallel Proceedings

Languages

English

Activity

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