Atty. Don M. Kennedy

Atty. Don M. Kennedy

Don M. Kennedy is a lawyer practicing business litigation, patent litigation, products liability & mass torts.

Boston Boston 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About Don M. Kennedy at a glance

Don M. Kennedy is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Goodwin Procter LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on patent, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1970), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1971), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1976). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1970) and College of Wooster (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Don M. Kennedy is a lawyer practicing business litigation, patent litigation, products liability & mass torts
  • Don received a B.A. degree from College of Wooster in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Don practices at Goodwin Procter LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Don M. Kennedy's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Product Liability

Don M. Kennedy is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Don M. Kennedy

Where is Don M. Kennedy's law office located?
Don M. Kennedy's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Goodwin Procter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Don M. Kennedy handle?
Don M. Kennedy focuses on patent, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Don M. Kennedy practiced law?
Don M. Kennedy has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Don M. Kennedy go to law school?
Don M. Kennedy earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact Don M. Kennedy for a consultation?
You can contact Don M. 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 Don M. Kennedy received?
Don M. Kennedy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1970
B.A.
College of Wooster
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1976

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