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Timothy Kennedy has been certified as a SPECIALIST in the practice of workers' compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Section on Workers' Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Mr. Kennedy obtained his law degree (Juris Doctor) in 1992 from Rutgers Law School in Camden, New Jersey, where he had the very great honor of becoming a Law Review Editor, a distinction recognized by other lawyers as the mark of a truly ambitious and hard-working attorney. Tim was also a dean's list scholar and worked in the coveted position of research and writing assistant for the internationally known constitutional law expert who drafted the constitution of the Russian Republic in 1991 and forty other national constitutions world-wide. Tim also obtained perhaps the most impressive and immediate success of anyone in his law school class, securing a summer associate position with a large and prestigious Philadelphia firm after just his first year of legal study.
Graduating in 1992, Tim immediately took and passed the Pennsylvania Bar examination and was admitted to practice. By that time, he was no longer interested in leading or even joining the herd pursuing large firm practice. Instead, Tim was committed to representing injured individuals and creating great outcomes for folks who were injured at work only to see their rights abused and manipulated by insurance carriers and savvy employers. Tim set out to take on the insurance companies and slick operators, as an advisor and litigator fighting for individuals -- or better still, avoiding fights by arming his clients with superior knowledge of the "games" forever being attempted by workers compensation defendant employers and insurers who try to put protecting profits over doing right by their employees who suffer harm.
For the past thirty-plus years, Tim has concentrated his practice on representing injured workers, persons who have suffered serious personal injuries, the families of those who have been killed under wrongful death circumstances and the survivors of persons who have died due to the effects of work-related injuries or illnesses. He knows the law and he knows the practice, with an astonishingly high success rate in getting the best possible results for his clients.
Mr. Kennedy has established himself as a uniquely skilled and accomplished Pennsylvania workers compensation and personal injury attorney, appreciated by his clients, respected by his colleagues and feared by his adversaries. While his main office is in the Philadelphia suburbs, he is able to represent injured workers or their families throughout Pennsylania, where the practice of workers compensation has been largely "virtual" -- with hearings utilizing videoconferencing -- since the Covid pandemic.
Rather uniquely, Tim's practice model focuses on maximizing the recovery for his clients, and very often employs the tactic of "stealth representation" -- where the emloyer and insurer need not know he is offering aid and advice to those with work injury claims, to get workers the benefits they need and deserve after a work injury. This allows him to exploit the missteps common among employers and insurers, to get workers on benefits and make those benefits binding and secure WITHOUT a fight in court, whenever possible. This can't be said of the "big billboard" workers compensation firms, with their legions of young, lesser-experienced attorneys, who want every claim to go immediately into court disputes so that their legal fee interests will be activated to pay for all the billboards. Mr. Kennedy, instead, favors strategic thinking and custom advice for each client's particular situation, playing thing out in ways that better benefit his clients. Decades of experience confirms that this will typically make the overall claim far more valuable, positioning his clients to be in control while boxing in employers and insurers within the confines of the law.
The Law Offices of Timothy Kennedy maintains a primary office on Lawrence Road in Broomall, Pennsylvania, convenient to the Blue Route and at the very center of the five county Philadelphia region. Mr. Kennedy also maintains regional satellite offices and meeting sites at business centers accessible to all of eastern Pennsylvania, for the convenience of the firm's many clients from York to Scranton, Reading to Harrisburg, and far beyond. He also makes himself directly and consistently available to his clients by phone and videoconference, for the kind of excellent communication that gets claimants the best results. As his wealth of enthusiastic reviews shows, Mr. Kennedy and his staff give their all in putting the firm's clients in control of their valuable rights, giving them options and ultimately providing fully satisfying outcomes for their work injury claims.
Tim is a family man, with a wife of thirty-two-plus years, two sons and a very sweet and loyal goldendoodle.
Uniquely Skilled PA Workers' Compensation Attorney. Tim puts his client's interests first, and his reviews show it.
Recognized as a "Top Lawyer" by Main Line Today and declared a "Top 100 Trial Lawyer" by his peers.
More than thirty years experience concentrating on representing injured workers in Pennsylvania.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
85%
34 years | 1,000 cases
Personal Injury
10%
34 years | 400 cases
Spinal Cord Injury
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-20%
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 33 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Timothy Kennedy
(484) 997-1375
Fax
200 Lawrence Road, Suite 400 (Ground Floor Main Entrance), Broomall, PA, 19008-3234
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Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2015 | Workers Compensation
I called Tim, and that was the best thing I could have done.
I took a fall backwards at my job onto a concrete floor and injured my back and neck. I went through the prescribed routine with the company Dr's, but they were determined to only prescribe extensive physical rehab that was making my condition much worse. When I couldn't get the company Dr's to t...
Posted by Geoff Livingstone | August 22, 2014 | Workers Compensation
Great attorney.
Tim and everyone in his office are amazing. I was looking for a worker's compensation attorney. The first time I spoke with Tim, he broke everything down for me. How it works, what I was going to expect thru the whole process. I have neve had to get a attorney for any reason. I'm happy I found Tim ...
Posted by Marvin | September 25, 2013 | Workers Compensation
A trustworthy attorney
Mr. Kennedy was most informed concerning how to handle my workmans comp claim. Also...his staff was excellent in keeping me informed of negotiations. I can not say enough about Mr. Kennedy and his staff !!!
Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2010 | Workers Compensation
Highly knowledgable in the law with excellent people skills..I highly recommend Mr. Kennedy
I found Tim in the yellow pages, a full page add infact, he had the exact words that I need to see ( is your employer trying to get you back to work too soon after a work injury?), that's all I needed to see. Well anyway, when I started to described what happened to me over the phone, he asked me to ...
Posted by Rich | March 18, 2010 | Employment & Labor
Highly recommended
I had the pleasure of working with Tim regarding my appeal for unemployment compensation. He had a full understanding of the topic and demonstrated a willingness to research my particular issue. Additionally, Tim's expertise in understanding the process was invaluable. I received the utmost value fo...
Timothy James Kennedy's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Tim and I have worked on files together. His handling of the worker's compensation aspect of the case reflected thoughtfulness and dedication. He is client oriented and advocates with vigor."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Tim is a smart, aggressive and honest lawyer and deserves his AVVO Superb rating."
"I endorse this lawyer. His willingness to contribute to the AVVO community along with the substance of those contributions displays an attorney that is ready, willing and able to zealously advocate for his clients. I wouldn't think twice about referring a potential client to Mr. Kennedy."
"I have worked closely with Tim on many matters. He is energetic, compassionate and hard working. He truly carees for his clients and goes the extra mile to get the best result possible. No client can go wrong by hiring Tim. I would."
"As a workers' compensation lawyer, I have the firsthand opportunity to see how other lawyers work for their clients in the courtroom. Mr. Kennedy has always done a good job for his clients whenever I have seen him in court and I have no doubt that his clients are satisfied with his services."
"I have known Tim as a friend and colleague for many years. i have seen him in court defending the rights of his clients countless times. he is a zealous advocate and knowledgeable practicioner. I recommend him wholeheartedly."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Tim is a very knowledgable, compassionate attorney, who is always well prepared. He always impresses and does a great job for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Philadelphia, Expertise
2021
One of the 24 Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Philadelphia, Expertise.com
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Best for Work Injuries - Pennsylvania, Legal Elite
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Client's Choice, Avvo
2013
Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist, PA Supreme Court via PA Bar Association
2012
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2012
Client's Choice, Avvo
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Litigation Attorney, Law Offices of Timothy Kennedy, PC
1995 - 2008
Litigation Attorney, Louis P. Lombardi II and Associates, PC
Associations
2009 - Present
Delaware County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Delaware County Workers Compensation CommitteeMember
2008 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationWorkers Compensation Section
1992 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Associationmember
1995 - 2009
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - 2009
Montgomery County Bar Association, Workers' Compensation CommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Medical Leave Properly Compensated Under Workers Compensation Act
Paid benefits for more than a year of treatment and recovery followed by a $115,000 lump sum settlement for entry level delivery driver.
Hernia Injury with Surgery Complications
Lump sum settlement valued at several years of compensation benefits, plus lifetime funding for medical treatment via self administered Medicare Set-Aside.
Quick Results to Greatly Increase Settlement
Settlement value bumped by tens of thousands and a timely deal for claimant.
Six Figure Settlement for Ankle Fracture
110,000.00 Settlement plus disputed medical billing.
$90,000 Settlement for Back Strain Injury
$90,000 for a low wage earner, after effective mediation
Lump Sum of $178,464.00 in WC Litigation
$178,464 Lump Sum and a Very Happy Client
Six Figure Make-Over
$100,000 lump sum and a new beginning
$300,000.00 Motor Vehicle Settlement
$300,000 MVA Recovery
Treatment Outside PA for $167,500 Lump Sum Settlement
$167,500 lump sum - SIX TIMES the offer to claimant
$100,000 Inguinal Hernia, Plus Some
Lump Sum in Excess of $120,000 for Open Claims
$250,000 for Heart Condition with Work Involvement
Quarter-Million-Dollar Settlement and Enhanced Retirement Rights
Escape From Light Duty for Six-Figure Settlement
Six-Figure Lump Sum Settlement
$143,750.00 for Sprain/Strain Injuries to Back and Knee
$143,750.00 lump sum settlement, plus payment of our costs
Starting From Behind for a $75,000 Settlement
$75,000 plus costs lump sum settlement
$75,000.00 Lump Sum - Hand and Wrist Injury
$75,000.00 lump sum to client, plus our costs
$160,000.00 Settlement, "Left Arm Contusion"
$160,000.00 settlement, plus costs paid by employer's insurer
$50,000.00 for Case Rejected by Competing Firm
$50,000.00 lump sum settlement despite low pre-injury wage rate and major case obstacles
$100,000.00 Settlement for Slip and Fall at Work
Six-figure lump sum settlement
5.7 Years Comp Equivalent Lump Sum
Six figure lump sum settlement.
$200,000.00 Workers Comp Settlement for Delivery Driver
$200,000.00 settlement to our client, payment of disputed medical billing, favorable setting for further recovery from responsible third party in civil case.
Education
1992
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden
Juris Doctor
1988
University of Vermont
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2007
THE DO'S AND DON'TS OF UTILIZATION REVIEWS, IRE, NEW BUREAU REGS, & OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE
Utilization Reviews, Impairment Ratings, New Developments in Workers Comp
Publications
2025
HG.org Global Legal Resources
Amputation Injuries at Work in Pennsylvania Need Early Attorney Intervention
2022
HG.org Global Legal Resources
The Problem of Forced "Light Duty" After a PA Work Injury
1991
Rutgers Law Journal
CERCLA
1990
The Constitutions of the World
Credited Co-Author for Constitutional Updates, Supplements to multi-volume work by international constitutional scholar/drafstman Albert Blaustein
Languages
English
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