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Atty. Charles Kennedy

Atty. Charles Kennedy

Charles Kennedy concentrates his practice on business litigation and criminal defense matters. Prior to joining the firm, Charles clerked for the Honorable Mary Gibbons Whipple in the New Jersey Appellate Division.

Roseland Roseland 8 yrs experience 8 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Kennedy at a glance

Charles Kennedy is an Associate based in Roseland, New Jersey, practicing at Baldassare & Mara, LLC. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on business, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2018), United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (2019), and New York (2021). Educated at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (J.D., 2018) and Emory University (B.A., 2014). Serands clients in Roseland, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Charles Kennedy concentrates his practice on business litigation and criminal defense matters
  • Prior to joining the firm, Charles clerked for the Honorable Mary Gibbons Whipple in the New Jersey Appellate Division
  • During law school, Charles worked for an in-house legal department on a multi-billion-dollar merger between two S&P 500 medical device manufacturers
  • Judicial Clerkship Law Clerk to the Honorable Mary Gibbons Whipple, Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey, 2018-19 Publications Standing on Edge: The Lack of Standing Requirements in the USPTO Inter Partes Review Raises a Constitutional Issue. 45 Rutgers L. Rec. 13 (2017) Professional Activities Member, Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey Member, Essex County Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Kennedy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Kennedy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Roseland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Kennedy

Where is Charles Kennedy's law office located?
Charles Kennedy's law practice is located in Roseland, New Jersey. The firm is Baldassare & Mara, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Kennedy handle?
Charles Kennedy focuses on business, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Charles Kennedy practiced law?
Charles Kennedy has 8+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2018.
Where did Charles Kennedy go to law school?
Charles Kennedy earned their education at (J.D., 2018); (B.A., 2014).
How can I contact Charles Kennedy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- 2018
B.A.
Emory University
- 2014

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2018
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2019
New York
Admitted: 2021

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