Alfonso Kennard, Jr., is a nationally recognized attorney and trial lawyer. He is also the founding Shareholder of Kennard Law P.C. Alfonso is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Prior to establishing Kennard Law P.C, Alfonso spent nearly a decade in large national law firms representing employers. He started Kennard Law P.C to help employees take on their employers for various types of wrongdoing.
Mr. Kennard earned his Business Degree in Marketing from the University of Notre Dame. While at Notre Dame, Alfonso served as the President of the Class of 1999. He attended law school at St. Mary's University and served as the Student Body President and received the Outstanding Law Student Award. Mr. Kennard was named a "Rising Star" in Texas Super Lawyers magazine in 10, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. In 2018, 2019, and 2020, Mr. Kennard was named a Texas Super Lawyer.
Practice areas
Kennard Law P.C. represents employees in matters involving wrongful termination, discrimination, wage and hour issues, retaliation, sexual harassment, non-competes, and labor issues. Alfonso Kennard Jr. is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
7 years
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2002 | 12/05/2020 |
Legal answers | 6 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Legal Leaders | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2013 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2012 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2011 |
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Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2010 |
Board Certified - Labor and Employment Law | Texas Board of Legal Specialization | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Shareholder | Kennard Law P.C. | 2011 - Present |
Board Certified Labor & Employment Attorney | Epstein Becker & Green, PC | 2009 - 2011 |
Labor & Employment Attorney | Adams & Reese | 2008 - 2009 |
Labor and Employment Attorney | Alaniz and Schraeder | 2006 - 2008 |
Civil Litigation Attorney | Thornton, Summers, Biechlin, Dunham & Brown | 2002 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Hispanic Bar Association of Houston | Board of Directors | 2012 - Present |
National Employment Lawyers Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
St. Mary's University School of Law Alumni Association | Board of Directors | 2008 - Present |
State Bar of Texas | Member | N/A |
Notre Dame Club of Houston | President | 2008 - 2011 |
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Publication name | Title | Date |
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State Bar of Texas Minority Issues Section | Employment Law 101 | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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St. Marys University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
University of Notre Dame | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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MInority Issues Section | Employment Law 101 | 2014 |
Legal Updates | Employment Law Updates | 2013 |
Small Business Seminar | Employment Law 101 | 2012 |
Employment Law Seminar | Employment Law Basics | 2012 |
International Conference | Labor Law Issues | 2011 |
South Texas College of Law CLE | Employment Law | 2009 |
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Ian Hernandez, Employment and labor Attorney on Aug 13, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Lionel Martin, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 26, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have been on the other side of several cases from Alfonso. He is smart, knowledgeable, and never stops advocating for his client. He and his team are also very professional. I endorse Alfonso.
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