Atty. Gerald Arthur Kennedy

Atty. Gerald Arthur Kennedy

Gerald Arthur Kennedy is a lawyer practicing general liability, transportation law, general practice and 8 other areas of law. Gerald received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Chicago Chicago 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Gerald Arthur Kennedy at a glance

Gerald Arthur Kennedy is a Principal based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kennedy & Associates, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, breach of contract, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1989), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1998), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois Indiana (1998). Educated at Loyola University (B.A., 1986) and University of Illinois College of Law J.D. Harno Law Scholar 1989 (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Trucking Industry Defense Association, Regional Counsel Transport Corporation of America Transportation Lawyers Association Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gerald Arthur Kennedy is a lawyer practicing general liability, transportation law, general practice and 8 other areas of law
  • Gerald received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Gerald practices at Kennedy & Associates, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald Arthur Kennedy's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Breach of Contract

Gerald Arthur Kennedy is one of 5,938 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in Illinois →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Gerald Arthur Kennedy is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Gerald Arthur Kennedy is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

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 Chicago 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 Gerald Arthur Kennedy

Where is Gerald Arthur Kennedy's law office located?
Gerald Arthur Kennedy's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kennedy & Associates, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald Arthur Kennedy handle?
Gerald Arthur Kennedy focuses on contracts, personal injury, breach of contract, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Gerald Arthur Kennedy practiced law?
Gerald Arthur Kennedy has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Gerald Arthur Kennedy go to law school?
Gerald Arthur Kennedy earned their education at (B.A., 1986); (—).
How can I contact Gerald Arthur Kennedy for a consultation?
You can contact Gerald Arthur 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 Gerald Arthur Kennedy received?
Gerald Arthur Kennedy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A.
Loyola University
- 1986
University of Illinois College of Law J.D. Harno Law Scholar 1989
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois Indiana
Admitted: 1998

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