The founder of and principal attorney at Kennedy Legal Team, PLLC, William H. Kennedy III focuses his practice primarily on personal injury and wrongful death litigation. From the firm's office in Coral Springs, he provides representation to clients throughout the state of Florida who have suffered economic and non-economic losses due to the negligence of other persons or entities. Mr. Kennedy has worked on cases arising from incidents involving truck and other motor vehicle crashes, motorcycle accidents, nursing home abuse and neglect, medical malpractice, negligent security and other forms of premises liability, aviation and train accidents, and dog bites.
Mr. Kennedy has been able to obtain numerous sizable recoveries on behalf of his clients over the years. As a result, he has been selected for membership in Super Lawyers, Best Attorneys of America, The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Highly regarded by his fellow attorneys for his superb ethics and outstanding track record, he has received an "Excellent" peer-review rating through Avvo, and AV rated and recognized as a Client Champion of Preeminent Lawyers by Martindale Hubbell.
Due to his vast experience in the fields of personal injury and products liability cases, Mr. Kennedy has been featured in the news and called to lecture on many occasions. Mr. Kennedy is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts, and he is also admitted to practice in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia). Some of his professional memberships include the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association, Florida Justice Association, American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, the Florida Bar, and the Washington Bar.
Professional and Community Affiliations:
City of Parkland Education Advisory Board, 2016 – 2019
City of Parkland Community Advisory Board, 2019 – Present
Coral Springs Chaber of Commerce, Trustee 2019 – Present
Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Counsel, 2018 – Present
Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary Sergeant, 2011 - Present
Practice areas
13 years
13 years
Languages spoken
French, Italian, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Active | 2009 | 10/14/2017 |
FL | Member in Good Standing | 2008 | 12/20/2020 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Lawyers of Distinction | William H. Kennedy | 2019 |
Lifetime Achievement Award | Premier Lawyers of America | 2019 |
Top 100 High Stake Litigators | America's Top 100 Attorneys | 2019 |
Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorney | The National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
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Distinguished Justice Advocates | William H. Kennedy | 2016 |
Best Attorneys of America | William H. Kennedy | 2015 |
Million Dollar Advocates Forum | William H. Kennedy | 2011 |
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | William H. Kennedy | 2011 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Kennedy Legal Team | 2018 - Present |
Partner | DiStefano & Kennedy, PLC | 2008 - 2017 |
Manager | Law Offices of Robert DiStefano | 1988 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Broward County Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Florida Justice Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Broward County Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Member | 2008 - 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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St. Thomas University School of Law | Juris Doctor | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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4th Annual Narcotics Conference | Impacts of Medical Marijuana in the workplace | 2017 |
Florida Highway Patrol Davie Station | Law regarding shooting at fleeing vehicles | 2016 |
Florida International University School of Law | Tort Law / Personal Injury | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Akron Ohio Plane Crash Tragically killing all 9 aboard | Confidential Settlement |
Miami Dade College Garage Collapse | Confidential Settlement |
Fedex truck Collides with City Bus | Cases Settled |
Miami Heat Dancer, Nancy Lopez-Ruiz Tragically Killed | Confidential Settlement |
Washington Metro Train Collision | Confidential Settlement |
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Andrea Jacobs, Personal injury Attorney on May 11, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
On the cases that we have worked on together, I have found Bill to be a consummate professional. He knows the law with regard to personal injury and always goes the extra mile for his clients. I highly recommend him.
James Allen, Personal injury Attorney on May 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Joe Mitchell, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 20, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have known him since before he was an attorney and I know there is no other lawyer that knows more about how to work a case from start to finish. He has a great deal of industry experience going back over 15 years. I would recommend Mr. Kennedy to anyone looking for an intuitive and experienced attorney.
Jared Bossola, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 18, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker
I have been working with Mr. Kennedy for quite some time, and a co-partner of DiStefano, Bossola & Kennedy, PLC. Together we have battled insurance companies, fought high profiled law firms, and successfully managed litigation processes. His insight, and professionalism have been an important asset to this law firm's success. "Just give it to Kennedy, and he will 'seal the deal'".
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