Galvin B. Kennedy
About Galvin
Biography
Founding Partner
Galvin Kennedy has been appointed as class counsel in more than 70 wage and hour class and collective actions around the country. He champions the rights of employees in all sectors from oil field workers to nurses. Unlike many wage and hour attorneys, Galvin has actual trial experience. In fact, he has been Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2004, an achievement based on first chair trials obtained by less than 3% of all Texas attorneys. He has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients.
- Galvin has run with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, twice.
- Galvin completed the Rome, Italy, marathon in 2009.
- Galvin competes in regional and national triathlons on a regular basis.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Texas for 29 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1996
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Location
Kennedy Law Firm, LLP
2925 Richmond Avenue Suite 1200, Ste 200, Houston, TX, 77098
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Posted by Marco | May 23, 2011
The best team to fight for you, they are thrustworthy, very reponsive, very knowlegable and have always kept me informed
I hired thm after I had fired another attorney for not working my case. Before I hired this firm, I saw close to eight other firms and noone wanted to take my case. This firm stuidied the case and even do they saw potential problems with the case, they took it while seeing al lthe favotable aspects...
Galvin B. Kennedy's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kennedy is very respected in the legal community."
"Galvin is one of the finest lawyers I have ever known. He has a superb knowledge of the law and his courtroom skills are phenomenal. I have watched him question witnesses with such finesse that the weaknesses of the opposing side’s case are quickly revealed. He easily develops a great rapport with juries and other attorneys in any case. One of his greatest traits is his ability to analyze complex legal situations and break them down to a manner that juries easily comprehend. He has a tremendous knowledge of overtime law and the Fair Labor Standards Act in general."
"I have known Galvin Kennedy since law school. Even back then, I knew that he was going to become one of the best lawyers in the country. Galvin is a brilliant trial lawyer who gives outstanding representation to every one of his clients. He has developed the skills necessary to achieve outstanding verdicts and settlements while at the same time gaining the trust and confidence of his clients. His attitude is always to put clients first. I give him my highest possible recommendation and endorsement."
"I have worked on many employment cases with Galvin. His attention to detail, vast knowledge of the law, and creative thinking has resulted in great recoveries to his clients time after time. His mastery of employment law and success has not gone unnoticed, as he has become a resource and go-to guy for many of us employment attorneys in the Houston area."
"Galvin is an expert and past master in overtime litigation. He truly cares about his clients and makes sure that employers who exploit their workers are forced to pay full and fair compensation. With his encyclopedic knowledge of federal wage laws, he is able to ensure that his clients get every penny they deserve. Galvin is a dedicated warrior on behalf of his clients."
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magizine
2010
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2004
Best Lawyers of Houston, H Texas Magazine
2002
Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1996
Best Speaker Blakely Moot Court Competition, University of Houston
1995
American Jurisprudence Award for Trial Advocacy, American Jurisprudence
1994
Champion Hippard Mock Trial Competition, University of Houston
1994
Best Speak Hippard Mock Trial Competition, University of Houston
1994
American Jurisprudence Award for Constitutional Law, American Jurisprudence
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National Speaker Awards Various Dates, CEDA Debate Organization
Work Experience
1996 - 2000
Associate, Greenberg, Peden, Siegmyer & Oshman, P.C.
Associations
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Sample of Legal Cases
Overtime and Wage Claims
Successful
Successul
Successful
Successful
Successful
Education
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Wage and Hour Claims in Texas: What every personal injury lawyer should know.
2011
Failure to Pay Overtime Under The Fair Labor Standards Act: Slave wage earners get their revenge.
2011
The Fair Labor Standards Act: How to Double the Value of your Wage Claim
Publications
2011
2005
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides