Ralph Shealy Kennedy Jr.

Ralph Shealy Kennedy Jr.

also known as Ralph Kennedy Jr.

3.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 39 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Batesburg-leesville, SC
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Criminal Defense, Social Security

125 E Church St, Batesburg-leesville, SC

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 39 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1986

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No misconduct found

Location

Kennedy Law Firm, LLC

125 E Church St, Batesburg-leesville, SC, 29070

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Ralph Shealy Kennedy Jr.'s Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2026 | Personal Injury

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The review before may be personal for that person, I do not know. When people are hurt and facing mounting medical bills, trust matters. In personal injury work, especially in South Carolina, time is not just procedural, it is personal. Clients come in vulnerable, often anxious, and place their ...faith in the attorney whose name and face represent the firm. That matters more than branding ever could. What stood out to me was how intentionally paced everything felt. Unlike larger fast moving firms where files are constantly reset and clients struggle to reach the attorney they met with, this firm appears to take a more deliberate approach. There is an emphasis on care, on not rushing, on giving matters the time they deserve. For many clients, that sense of patience can feel reassuring, especially when recovery affects daily life, work, and emotional wellbeing. It is refreshing to see a firm that presents itself as grounded and community minded rather than volume driven. The impression is that reputation still matters here, that word of mouth carries weight, and that people are not treated as numbers. The firm’s leadership presence is unmistakable, and when a firm is built around a name, clients naturally assume that name is personally invested in every case. I also appreciated the emphasis on approachability. Clients often interact first with support staff, and it speaks well of a firm when those team members appear steady and knowledgeable. Longevity within a firm can quietly signal organization, leadership, and consistency. Seeing familiar voices over time reassures clients that there is structure behind the scenes and that the firm values the people who carry its work forward. This firm presents itself as one that helps the little person, and that is important. Many clients are injured through no fault of their own and are simply trying to regain stability. Knowing that their attorney understands the physical pain, the stress of bills, and the anxiety that can linger long after an accident makes a difference. Compassion is not just spoken, it is demonstrated in follow through. Overall, this firm gives the impression of one that believes care starts at the top and flows outward to clients and staff alike. When leadership is thoughtful and self aware, it shows in the culture, the outcomes, and the trust people are willing to place in the name on the door. In the long run, that kind of reflection and accountability is what keeps a practice strong and a reputation intact.

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Very poor service

Very bad communication, lord about serval dates no contact for months worst lawyer ever please don’t even bother to deal with them , full of nonsense

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

2012 - Present

State Government

House of Representatives

Education

1986

University of South Carolina School of Law

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