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Alfonso Kennard Jr.

Employment and labor Attorney at Houston, TX

3.6   9 reviews

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About Alfonso

Learn Alfonso’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. Employment and labor
    40%
    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.

    9 years

  2. Discrimination
    20%

  3. Sexual harassment
    20%

  4. Wrongful termination
    20%

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.

State TX
Status Not Eligible to Practice - Discipline
Acquired 2002
Updated 01/11/2023

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022. See details

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5120 Woodway Dr., Suite 10010
Houston, TX, 77056

Reviews

3.6 / 5.0
  9 customer reviews
Posted by Won me a settlement with eeoc | August 23, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
He is the best and well connected
He and his team are wffiemct and on top of it!! No matter what he is not shady and very aggressive
Posted by John | March 4, 2022
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Great experience
I’ve had a great experience with Alfonso at Kennard Law! I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for an experienced employment lawyer!
Response from Alfonso Kennard March 7, 2022
Dear John, thank you very much for your rating! We are glad you had a pleasant experience.
Posted by Tim | February 12, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Attorney that keeps in touch!
After seeking legal representation, we engaged Kennard's firm. Never expected to receive hands on service from Mr. Kennard - but we did. He was informative, provided detail we needed to resolve.
Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Thank you!
After reading reviews for Kennard Law P.C. and several other firms I decided to go with Kennard Law P.C. Mr. Kennard is board certified and that was an important part of my decision. From my initial meeting with Mr. Kennard up to settlement of my discrimination case against my ex- employer, Mr. Kennard and his team provided exceptional service and expertise that got my case settled in a short amount of time. I walked away with my dignity, compensation, and a reasonable settlement to allow me time to heal from the emotional grief and suffering as a result of my situation. Mr. Kennard and his team fought for my rights and got it done. Thank you to Mr. Kennard and the Kennard Law team!
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Posted by Pilar | June 10, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
5 stars for Kennard Law Firm
Alfonso Kennard, his associates, and the entire team were nothing less than exceptional. This law firm operates with integrity, professionalism, and really fight for you. They were very responsive from my initial inquiry to the very end. I can't thank them enough.
Posted by anonymous | January 7, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Exeperience
I retained Mr. Dupree for legal services. I found him to be knowledgeable and professional. He always presented the legal options and possible interpretations. I believe he always represented my best interest.
Posted by Ron | May 25, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Terrible Experience. Would not recommend.
I hired Alfonso Kennard Jr. to represent me in an employment case. Kennard overpromises but under-performs and under delivers. My opinion, he was not concerned with learning about my case in order to be successful. Kennard was only interested in getting me to sign the agreement and pay his ridiculously high retainer. His fees are high but I was not paying for quality. I would not trust this attorney or hire this firm.
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Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Run
paid Alfonso Kennard $6000.00 to handle my wrongful termination case, plus 40% of winnings. He and his associates, Lance, Daniel, and Matthew did a poor job in my opinion. I always had to call them. I had to remind them of deadlines. I would usually speak to the case manager/paralegal. I had four Attorney's at this firm handling my case. (I was told Lance is no longer with us, Matthew is no longer with us, having to repeat my case over and over to newcomers on the case. Very frustrating. When I would finally be allowed to speak to one of them they would offer apologies and tell me what I wanted to hear. Then it would be a long waiting game again. Followed by reminding them of deadlines. Save your money.
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Response from Alfonso Kennard January 11, 2021
You were never a client. I suspect you are part of the Moore team. Don’t be anonymous. Call me if you have an issue and if you were an actual client. We are at the top of our field. The other 3999 folks we have helped don’t leave reviews. It’s okay. We aren’t here for glory. We are here to help. My mom was a cafetería worker. I went to Notre Dame and law school on full scholarships. I do this because it is in my blood. I’m sorry you feel the need to anonymously attack.
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Posted by anonymous | February 7, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
**Beware**
I paid Alfonso Kennard $15,000.00 to handle my wrongful termination case. He and his associate, Ronald Dupree, did a poor job in my opinion. I always had to call them. I had to remind them of deadlines. I would usually speak to the case manager/paralegal. When I would finally be allowed to speak to one of them they would offer apologies and tell me what I wanted to hear. Then it would be a long waiting game again. Followed by reminding them of deadlines. Save your money.
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Response from Alfonso Kennard January 11, 2021
Ms. Angela Moore, again, we did what we could for you. You lied to us. No attorney could do any more than we did. Word to the wise, do not hire a lawyer if you simply want them to perpetuate a fraud. We won’t do it. We are ethical.
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Cost

Rates
  • Contingency 33%-40%
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 5.4 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Suspension issued in TX, 2022
updated on 06/20/2022

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

  • 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
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Education

  • St. Marys University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2002
  • University of Notre Dame
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1999

Associations

  • 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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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Honors and Awards

  • 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
  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2010
  • Board Certified - Labor and Employment Law
  • Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • 2010
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Publications

  • State Bar of Texas Minority Issues Section
  • Employment Law 101
  • 2014

Speaking Engagements

  • 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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Attorney endorsements

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Employment and labor Attorney | Aug 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Employment and labor Attorney | Apr 26
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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Houston Employment and labor Lawyer Alfonso Kennard Jr.
Alfonso Kennard Jr.
Employment and labor Attorney
Houston, TX
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022. See details