Richard R. Kennedy

Richard R. Kennedy

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 60 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Lafayette, LA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Admiralty & Maritime, Car Accidents

309 Polk St, Lafayette, LA

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 60 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1965

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Richard R. Kennedy, APLC

309 Polk St, Lafayette, LA, 70501

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Posted by John | August 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

One of the finest, honest, most diligent attorney's by far.

Keeps you informed of every step and actually answers your phone calls. You will not find, consult or hire a better attorney in the USA. This law firm prepares itself and is ready to defend your case at the highest standard. I had no idea such a firm exists until I hired this attorney. Their bot...tom line is your best interest.

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Outstanding Lawyers of America, Best Lawyers in America

1980

National Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy

Work Experience

1965 - Present

Attorney, Richard R. Kennedy, APLC

Associations

1965 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Member

American College of Trial Lawyers

Member

American Board of Trial Advocates

Associate

Louisiana Association for Justice, Maritime Section

Member

Maritime Law Association of the United States

Member

Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

American College of Barristers

Senior Counsel

American Bar Association

Member

Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit

Member

Lafayette Parish Bar Association

Member

American Inns of Court

Master of the Bench

American Inn of Court of Acadiana

Master of the Bench

John M. Duhe, Jr. American Inn of Court

Master of the Bench

Education

1962

Tulane University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor with honors

1962

University of Southwestern Louisiana

BA - Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude

Languages

English

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