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also known as Kathleen Kearney, Kathleen M. Kearney
I have been a wrongful death and injury lawyer in Texas since 2006, and a registered nurse since 2000. Consultations are always free and confidential! You will hear directly from me, not a paralegal or assistant. If representation is offered, attorney's fees and case expenses are paid only if/when there is a settlement or recovery (a/k/a pay ONLY if you WIN). Thanks to many scholarships, grants, and student loans, I earned my BSN from Boston College School of Nursing, and MSN from Emory University School of Nursing in Atlanta. I earned my JD from Suffolk University Law School in Boston, and am a proud public school graduate of Trinity High School in Euless, Texas. I am also board certified as a nurse educator and pediatric nurse practioner. I fight for the rights of people injured in Texas by the negligence of others and won't back down until you tell me to!
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4310 N. Central Expy., Suite 109, Dallas, TX, 75206
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Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
RN for an RN
I almost hired one of the "typical" accident and injury lawyers that you hear in radio commercial jingles or see on billboards. After contacting one of them and doing my research I was referred to Kathleen by a personal friend, who is also an attorney. I am so thankful I was! She remained in consta...
Posted by Mike | February 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Fantastic Advocate
Unfortunately, I was struck by a vehicle while lawfully crossing the street. There were countless doctors appointments and medical bills to take care of, as well as the emotional stress of reliving the accident almost every time I crossed the street. My family and I had no idea where to go or what t...
Posted by Joel M | August 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Great communication and representation.
I was in an auto accident where the other driver pulled in front of me. I thought I could take care of the insurance myself. After the other insurance company offered me 25% of what my car was worth, I hired Kathleen. She got full value for my car and compensation for my injuries. Very satisfied with...
Posted by John | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Kathleen deserves more stars than 5!
I hired Kathleen after a certain insurance firm ("you are NOT in good hands") showed their true colors in dealing with my hit-and-run case. I started calling Yelp's listing of personal injury lawyers and I started to lose hope with each call picked up by either an admin, a "case administrator", or so...
Posted by Michelle | May 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Honest & Ethical Attorney
My husband was involved in a MVA in November 2018. I knew due to the seriousness of the accident that we needed an attorney on our side. Kathleen was highly recommeneded to me from a friend and we are so glad we chose her. She was very transparent from the beginning on what would transpire with our c...
"I have known Kathleen in a professional capacity since 2008. She is an incredible attorney. Kathleen is compassionate, responsive, competent, and resourceful. Anytime I have a Personal Injury case, she is my first call. She will go and meet the client at their location and help them in any way that she can. She goes above and beyond for her clients. Unfortunately, I have had to utilize her services personally, and I cannot say enough about how knowledgeable, resourceful and responsive she was throughout the process. I can't give a higher recommendation than I would use her for my needs. I highly recommend Kathleen."
"I've known Kathleen since we studied for the bar exam together back in 2006. She was a hard worker then and is a hard worker now. I recently had the opportunity to refer a mutual client to her and I am so glad I did. This client is a young child who had been in a horrible car accident and I knew she needed to have the best lawyer to help her get the most recovery possible. Kathleen was fabulous! She worked so hard and personally investigated the wreck by driving to the scene of the accident to observe the dangerous highway and going to the junk yard to see and photograph the mangled vehicle. I knew Kathleen was the right choice but after seeing how hard she worked for this client, I am completely amazed. I would absolutely refer another client, family member, or friend to Kathleen again if they are unfortunate enough to need a great personal injury lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Because of her knowledge in the medical field as well as the legal field, Kathleen is ahead of most of the best lawyers in town."
"I have found Kathleen to be quite organized, knowledgeable, dedicated and personable. I endorse this lawyer."
"When Kathleen returned to Texas a few years ago, she joined the firm I was serving at the time, and did excellent work. As a lawyer who is also a nurse, her value was exceptional. When the time came for me to add an attorney to my own firm recently, there was just one attorney on my wish-list: Kathleen. Our clients and I are so lucky to have her in our corner."
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Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers® (part of Thomson Reuters)
2024
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers® (part of Thomson Reuters)
2023
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers® (part of Thomson Reuters)
2023
Best Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Dallas, Forbes Advisor
2022
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers® (part of Thomson Reuters)
2021
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers® (part of Thomson Reuters)
2020
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers® (part of Thomson Reuters)
2019
Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers® (part of Thomson Reuters)
2018
Up-And-Coming 50 Women, Rising Stars, Texas, Super Lawyers® (part of Thomson Reuters)
2018
Rising Star, Texas, Super Lawyers® (part of Thomson Reuters)
2017
Rising Star, Texas, Super Lawyers® (part of Thomson Reuters)
2016
Rising Star, Texas, Super Lawyers® (part of Thomson Reuters)
2016
Outstanding Advocate - Member of the Year, The American Association of Nurse Attorneys
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Texas, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Texas, Super Lawyers® (part of Thomson Reuters)
2014
Dallas County Big Sister of the Year, Big Brothers Big Sisters
2014
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Texas, Super Lawyers® (part of Thomson Reuters)
2013
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Texas, Super Lawyers® (part of Thomson Reuters)
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Texas, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Texas, Super Lawyers® (part of Thomson Reuters)
2010
Mentor of the Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas
2009
Outstanding Litigation Section Member, The American Association of Nurse Attorneys
2009 - 2018
Attorney, Lenahan Law Firm
2009 - 2025
Faculty, Texas Tech Univ HSC, School of Nursing
2008 - 2009
Attorney, The Parker Law Firm
2006 - 2008
Attorney, Turley Law Firm
2005 - 2005
Pediatric RN, Dorchester House Health Center
2004 - 2005
Student Attorney, Juvenile Justice Center
2004 - 2005
Paralegal, Lubin & Meyer
2003 - 2004
Legal Intern, Medical-Legal Partnership, Boston
2002 - 2003
Medical-Surgical RN, NEMC Floating Hospital for Children
2000 - 2002
Trauma-Surgery-Neurosurgery RN, Childrens Medical Center of Dallas
2016 - Present
Dallas Bar Association, LegalLine CommitteeVolunteer Attorney
2011 - Present
Dallas Women Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
DAYL FoundationFellow
2008 - Present
The American Association of Nurse Attorneys, Texas chapterTreasurer/Secretary, Past President
2006 - Present
Dallas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
The American Association of Nurse AttorneysMember
2019 - 2021
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)Volunteer
2015 - 2024
The American Association of Nurse Attorneys FoundationBoard of Trustees
2015 - 2017
The American Association of Nurse AttorneysDirector
2012 - 2019
The National Trial LawyersMember
2008 - 2025
Texas Nurses AssociationMember
2008 - 2015
Dallas Association of Young LawyersMember
2008 - 2013
DISD E-MentoringVolunteer
2006 - 2020
American Association for JusticeMember
2006 - 2014
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North TexasVolunteer
2006 - 2021
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
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Juris Doctor (JD)
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
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