Atty. Brian Kenney
Brian Kenney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law and Tax Law. Brian, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025.
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Brian Kenney is a real estate and tax attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Educated at New York University (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian Kenney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law and Tax Law
- Brian, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Brian Kenney's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Kenney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Brian Kenney is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in District of Columbia →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Brian Kenney is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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