Atty. Christopher Matthew Kennedy

Atty. Christopher Matthew Kennedy

Christopher Matthew Kennedy is a lawyer practicing personal injury, car accidents, business and 5 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Lake Forest Lake Forest 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Matthew Kennedy at a glance

Christopher Matthew Kennedy is a Member based in Lake Forest, Illinois, practicing at Kennedy Pierson & Strachan, LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on car accidents, contracts, personal injury, business, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1994), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (2000). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1994) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American (Vice Chair, Civil Procedure and Evidence Committee, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section, 2003) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Lake Forest, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher Matthew Kennedy is a lawyer practicing personal injury, car accidents, business and 5 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Christopher practices at Kennedy Pierson & Strachan, LLP in Lake Forest, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Matthew Kennedy's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Contracts

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Christopher Matthew Kennedy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Christopher Matthew Kennedy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Matthew Kennedy

Where is Christopher Matthew Kennedy's law office located?
Christopher Matthew Kennedy's law practice is located in Lake Forest, Illinois. The firm is Kennedy Pierson & Strachan, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Matthew Kennedy handle?
Christopher Matthew Kennedy focuses on car accidents, contracts, personal injury, business, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Christopher Matthew Kennedy practiced law?
Christopher Matthew Kennedy has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Christopher Matthew Kennedy go to law school?
Christopher Matthew Kennedy earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Christopher Matthew Kennedy for a consultation?
You can contact Christopher Matthew Kennedy directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Christopher Matthew Kennedy received?
Christopher Matthew Kennedy's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1994
B.A.
State University of New York at Binghamton
- 1990

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2000

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