Atty. John J Kennelly

Atty. John J Kennelly

John J Kennelly is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, bankruptcy, creditors rights and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Ramapo College in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Rutland Rutland 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About John J Kennelly at a glance

John J Kennelly is a Member based in Rutland, Vermont, practicing at Pratt Vreeland Kennelly Martin & White Ltd.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, business, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1981), U.S. Supreme Court (1985), Vermont (1987), and U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (1987). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1981) and Ramapo College (B.A. Economics, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chair: Practice and Procedure Committee, 1991-1997 Bankruptcy Committee, 2000-2005) and American Bar Associations American Bankruptcy Institute American Inns of Court - Joan Loring Wing Inn of Court (Board of Directors 2009-, Rutland County, Vermont. Serands clients in Rutland, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John J Kennelly is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, bankruptcy, creditors rights and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Ramapo College in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • John practices at Pratt Vreeland Kennelly Martin & White Ltd. in Rutland, VT

Practice Areas Explained

John J Kennelly's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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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.

John J Kennelly is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Vermont →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John J Kennelly is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Vermont →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John J Kennelly is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Vermont →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John J Kennelly is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Vermont →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Vermont

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John J Kennelly

Where is John J Kennelly's law office located?
John J Kennelly's law practice is located in Rutland, Vermont. The firm is Pratt Vreeland Kennelly Martin & White Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J Kennelly handle?
John J Kennelly focuses on probate, personal injury, business, real estate, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has John J Kennelly practiced law?
John J Kennelly has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did John J Kennelly go to law school?
John J Kennelly earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A. Economics, 1977).
How can I contact John J Kennelly for a consultation?
You can contact John J Kennelly 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 John J Kennelly received?
John J Kennelly's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University
- 1981
B.A. Economics
Ramapo College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1985
Vermont
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1991

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