Stephen J. Kennedy
also known as Steve Kennedy
Avvo Rating 8.7
- Lynnwood, WA
- Licensed
- Free consultation
Stephen J. Kennedy
About Stephen
Thank you for visiting my Avvo page. I've been litigating and trying complex civil cases for over 28 years, and I've enjoyed (almost) every one of them. In the "cases" section you can view a list of some of the cases I have handled. For more detailed information about my background and experience, or for a consultation, please feel free to contact me.
Practice areas
- Litigation: 50%
31 years, 200 cases
- Lawsuits and disputes: 25%
- Employment and labor: 10%
20 years, 5 cases
- Environmental and natural resources: 10%
27 years, 15 cases
- Appeals: 5%
31 years, 10 cases
Languages spoken
German
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA | Active | 1986 | 06/26/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
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| 2010 Top Lawyers | Seattle Metropolitan Magazine | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Champion of Civil Rights Award | NAACP | 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service to Education Award | St. Joseph School (Seattle) | 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Certificate of Recognition (Jury Service) | King County Superior Court | 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hall of Honor Award | St. Joseph School (Seattle) | 2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ames Moot Court Competition Finalist | Harvard Law School | 1985 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Phi Beta Kappa | University of Virginia | 1981 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "AV" Peer-review rating | Martindale-Hubbell | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Affliate Attorney | NewLAWu.s. | 2015 - Present |
| Senior Counsel | Ater Wynne LLP | 2013 - 2014 |
| Shareholder | Ater Wynne LLP | 1994 - 2013 |
| Senior Associate | Ater Wynne LLP | 1990 - 1993 |
| Associate | Garvey, Schubert & Barer | 1986 - 1990 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association | Member | 1991 - Present |
| Washington State Bar Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
| King County Bar Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
| Federal Bar Association | Member | N/A |
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| Howell v. Alfoster Garrett, Jr. and NAACP | Judgment in favor of our client, NAACP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sweet, et al. v. Hinzman, et al. | Judgment in favor of our clients | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Patrisha Rankin v. Alfoster Garrett, Jr. and Seattle-King County NAACP | Arbitration award in favor of my client | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Northwesy Business Litigation Blog | Significant Changes to FRCP 26 Will Protect Communications Between Counsel and Testifying Expert Witnesses | 2010 |
| Northwest Business Litigation Blog | "You've Gotta Pay to Play, Says the Washington Court of Appeals" | 2008 |
| Northwest Business Litigation Blog | "Conflicting Decisions in Washington Court of Appeals Regarding Fraudulent Transfer Liability" | 2007 |
| Northwest Business Litigation Blog | "Washington Supreme Court Holds that Pregnancy is not a 'Disability' Under Employment Discrimination Laws" | 2007 |
| The Legal Foundation of Washington | "On Your Own: Your Legal Rights" (co-editor) | 1991 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Law School | Law | JD - Juris Doctor (with honors) | 1986 |
| University of Virginia | Economics and American Government | BA - Bachelor of Arts (with High Distinction) | 1982 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement - "Project Business" | Business and Economics | 1997 |
Attorney endorsements
(2)
Brenda Molner, Construction and development Attorney
Relationship: Co-worker
Steve is a top notch litigator. He has a knack for finding the weaknesses in the opposing party's case and intelligently utilizing the strengths in his client's case to reach a favorable resolution.
Daniel Harris, International law Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Steve is a brilliant lawyer. I have referred a number of clients over to him and they have always been pleased.
Cost
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Contact
18214 13th Place W.
Lynnwood, WA, 98037
Mobile (206) 484-1310