Richard Ramsey Kennedy III

Richard Ramsey Kennedy III

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 25 years

Car accident Lawyer at Lafayette, LA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Admiralty & Maritime, Motorcycle Accident ... +2 more

309 Polk Street, Lafayette, LA

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 60%

People need to be compensated for these injuries caused by someone else's negligence so they do not have to shoulder the burden alone when they are injured as a result of someone else's negligence. Fortunately the law allows for accountability and compensation, but a skilled lawyer is critical. Success in complex personal injury litigation requires a comprehensive competence and tested experience. Fortunately, we have both and are here for you.

26 years

60%
Admiralty and Maritime 15%

My office has been handling Jones Act - Maritime cases for over 45 years.

26 years

15%
Motorcycle Accident 10%

I have been riding motorcycles for over 20 years and am aware of the dangers other drivers pose to the safety of motorcyclists. Despite training and driving defensively, other drivers simply "do not see" the motorcycle driver. Injuries are often serious and cause career and life altering changes. I understand and have experience in helping those injured through the fault of others.

26 years

10%
Trucking Accident 10%

All vehicles have the same rights. Professional drivers, those who drive trucks, are held to a higher standard than the regular driver. Because of the size of the vehicles and their cargo, these large vehicles require their drivers to use greater caution. When the rules are ignored, training is disregarded, and truck drivers become tired or distracted, serious injuries or death may result; all due to choices made by the professional. We are here to help those injured by professional drivers.

26 years

10%
DUI and DWI 5%

15 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 25 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2000

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Richard R. Kennedy APLC

309 Polk Street, Lafayette, LA, 70501

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Posted by Michelle | May 28, 2013 | Personal Injury

Personal Injury

I wasn't sure on how to go about trying to get my life back after an accident. A friend, Jay Wilkinson, recommended I speak with Richard Kennedy located in downtown Lafayette, LA. While some wouldn't consider it a big accident, it derailed my life. I was a self employed business analyst, my clients ...were all over the county (Dallas, Houston, Ft. Collins, West Sacrament, San Francisco, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Las Vegas). My ability to travel, as well as, do my job became impossible. After speaking with Mr. Kennedy, we formulated a plan to go forward...first, he had me evaluated to make sure the problems I was having, were not the result of some other reason. They investigated all aspects, always keeping me informed along the way. They make sure you fully comprehend everything, taking the time to answer any and all questions or concerns. You are treated with respect, they are also protective of you...not just during depositions but the entire process. God forbid I ever need another lawyer but if I do, Mr. Kennedy would be the first call I make.

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"Richard is as thorough and detail-oriented an attorney as you could ask for. I have referred Richard several Louisiana personal injury matters and the clients have reported back to me how professional and organized Richard is. He most definitely gets the job done."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2000 - Present

attorney/manager, Richard R. Kennedy APLC

1999 - 2000

Law Clerk to the Hon. Gerard Wattigny, 16th Judicial District Court, State Of Louisiana

Associations

2009 - Present

Lafayette Public Library Foundation

President

2009 - Present

Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

2000 - Present

American Bar Association

2000 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

2000 - Present

American Association for Justice

2000 - Present

Louisiana Association for Justice

Lafayette Parish Bar Association

Education

1999

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Southern Methodist University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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