Atty. James Michael Kenny

Atty. James Michael Kenny

James Michael Kenny is a lawyer practicing marine casualties, jones act, cargo loss and damage and 6 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from St.

New York New York 60 yrs experience 60 year
Call (332) 529-6746 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Michael Kenny at a glance

James Michael Kenny is a employment, business, product liability, litigation, and maritime attorney based in New York, New York. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in New York (1966), U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of New York (1967), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1970), and U.S. Claims Court (1974). Educated at Fordham University (LL.B., 1965) and St. Peter's College (A.B., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chairman, Committee on Admiralty, 1979-1982, New York State and American Bar Associations Maritime Law Association of the United States New York County Lawyers Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Michael Kenny is a lawyer practicing marine casualties, jones act, cargo loss and damage and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from St. Peter's College in 1962, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • James practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Kenny's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Michael Kenny is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Michael Kenny is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →

Product Liability

James Michael Kenny is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Michael Kenny is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

James Michael Kenny is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

Looking for additional New York attorneys? Browse all attorneys in New York or all attorneys in New York.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Michael Kenny

Where is James Michael Kenny's law office located?
James Michael Kenny's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Kenny handle?
James Michael Kenny focuses on employment, business, product liability, litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Michael Kenny practiced law?
James Michael Kenny has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did James Michael Kenny go to law school?
James Michael Kenny earned their education at (LL.B., 1965); (A.B., 1962).
How can I contact James Michael Kenny for a consultation?
You can contact James Michael Kenny 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 James Michael Kenny received?
James Michael Kenny's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Fordham University
- 1965
A.B.
St. Peter's College
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1966
U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of New York
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1985
New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1990

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.