Alfonso Kennard Jr.
About Alfonso
Biography
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
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 23 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2002
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
Location
Kennard Law P.C.
5120 Woodway Dr., Suite 10010, Houston, TX, 77056
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Alfonso Kennard Jr.'s Reviews
Avvo Review Score
12 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews
Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Left me hanging after two years
1. Lawyer quit firm did not notify me. Had to find out months later. The firm would only communicate after calling and messing several times. When it FINNally wentbto court . The firm failed to respond to the circuit courts review. And we lost the case
Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Terrible Legal Representation
Late to Meetings - Late with Paperwork- Always has Some Excuses - Very Slick and Sneaky Person - Alcoholic- Always has an Excuse for Failing- They will never Admit doing a bad Job on Your Lawsuits or Legal issues
Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney
i do not recommend
see all the other negative review of this guy...there is a website called Lawsintexas.com they ran a story/history about this lawyers problems.
Posted by Won me a settlement with eeoc | August 23, 2022 | 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 04, 2022 | Employment & Labor
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!
Alfonso Kennard
Replied last March 07, 2022Dear John, thank you very much for your rating! We are glad you had a pleasant experience.
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Resignation in Lieu of Discipline issued in TX, 2025
updated on 12/16/2025This means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred. "Disbarment" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.
Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2025
updated on 12/16/2025Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2024
updated on 02/28/2025Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Suspension issued in TX, 2022
updated on 11/13/2023Suspension 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.
Suspension issued in TX, 2022
updated on 06/20/2022Suspension 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.
Honors
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Legal Leaders, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2011
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2010
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2010
Board Certified - Labor and Employment Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Managing Shareholder, Kennard Law P.C.
2009 - 2011
Board Certified Labor & Employment Attorney, Epstein Becker & Green, PC
2008 - 2009
Labor & Employment Attorney, Adams & Reese
2006 - 2008
Labor and Employment Attorney, Alaniz and Schraeder
2002 - 2006
Civil Litigation Attorney, Thornton, Summers, Biechlin, Dunham & Brown
Associations
2012 - Present
Hispanic Bar Association of HoustonBoard of Directors
2011 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - Present
St. Mary's University School of Law Alumni AssociationBoard of Directors
Member
2008 - 2011
Notre Dame Club of HoustonPresident
Education
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Employment Law 101
2013
Employment Law Updates
2012
Employment Law 101
2012
Employment Law Basics
2011
Labor Law Issues
2009
Employment Law
Publications
2014
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers