Scott Kennedy is an attorney admitted to practice law in New York state and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and the Southern Districts of New York.
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Acquired: 2020
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14 Client Reviews
Showing 11 - 14 of 14 reviews | 5 stars
Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Highly competent, courageous and sensible
Scott Kennedy has been my lawyer for several years. This fact speaks for itself. As part of a minority, I have to be able to 100% rely on my lawyer. Mr. Kennedy has earned all my trust over the years. He is an extremely competent and responsive lawyer. He always sees the bigger picture while planni...
Posted by Maurice | January 25, 2024
Great Legal Advice
When working at a big name brand company I ran into a situation that I felt could be taken to court. After consulting Scott Kennedy I was given great advice on how to handle this situation and steps to be taken if I want to take this an any legal direction. If you want legal advice consultations or a...
Posted by August | January 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Great lawyer!
I got in a financial bind with a banking institution after being out of work longer than expected after giving birth. I got a letter from the bank that I was being sued. Scott was quick to respond and throughly handled all my concerns. He was able to keep me out of court despite the short notice I h...
Posted by Mark Anthony | January 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney
He positively changed the course of my entire life
I dealt with a legal issue in which I was not at fault. I was away overseas stationed outside of America when I received the troubling news that I had to show up to court. Being military, I thought my military command would be able to help me, however they said there isn’t much they could do even if ...
"Scott is very knowledgeable in employment and labor law. He has previously worked at a very esteemed firm as an associate, and has now begun developing a reputation as a very competent practitioner. I endorse him wholeheartedly."
"Scott is an intelligent and highly competent attorney, who also increases the level of integrity in the legal profession. I highly recommend this lawyer knowing all of his clients are heard and well cared for."
Personal injury lawyer
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
2026
Top 40 Under 40, National Black Lawyers
2024
Client's Choice, Avvo
2024
Top Contributor, Avvo
2024
Pro Bono Publico Award, Legal Aid Society
2023
Top 40 Under 40, The National Black Lawyers Association
2024 - Present
Principal, Scott Kennedy Legal, LLC
2020 - 2020
Pro Bono Scholar, Housing Conservation Coordinators
2020 - 2026
Associate, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
2018 - 2019
Summer Associate, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
2015 - 2017
Paralegal, Youth Represent
2024 - Present
Youth Represent, Inc.Advisory Council
2025 - 2026
New York City Bar AssociationCo-chair, Committee on Recruitment and Retention of Lawyers
2024 - 2027
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2024 - 2027
National Employment Lawyers Association (New York chapter)Member
2024 - 2025
Sorensen Center for International Peace and JusticeJunior Advisory Board Member
2022 - 2027
National Black LawyersMember (Top 40 Under 40 - New York)
2018 - 2026
New York City Bar AssociationMember
Settlement ($2,000,000.00)
Settlement ($12,000,000.00)
2020
JD - Juris Doctor
2015
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2021
2021
English
Legal Answers
Will I be able to sue my former bank and the city of Auburn for damages?
28 Jun 2026
How can I sur and protect myselg
27 Jun 2026
What are my legal options?
20 Jun 2026