Atty. John Stephen Kenefick
Developing effective case strategies and executing those strategies through meticulous preparation, strategic vision, and powerful advocacy are the hallmarks of how John Kenefick practices law. Whether in front of a jury, in an arbitration, or facing opposing counsel at the negotiating table, John understands how to build the strongest possible case to give his clients the best chance of a positive result.
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About John Stephen Kenefick at a glance
John Stephen Kenefick is a Shareholder based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Macdonald Devin Madden Kenefick & Harris, P.C.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, construction, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District C (1992) and Texas (1998). Educated at Northern Illinois University (J.D., 1992) and Purdue University (B.S., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas Bar Association Defense Research Institute (Web Page Chair, Trucking Law Committee) Texas Association of Defense Counsel Illinois State Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Developing effective case strategies and executing those strategies through meticulous preparation, strategic vision, and powerful advocacy are the hallmarks of how John Kenefick practices law
- Whether in front of a jury, in an arbitration, or facing opposing counsel at the negotiating table, John understands how to build the strongest possible case to give his clients the best chance of a positive result
- Over the last 25 years, John has tried dozens of cases to verdict before juries in state and federal courts throughout Texas and Illinois
- John has successfully represented builders, contractors, product manufacturers, distributors and other business entities in commercial disputes and personal injury cases
- John also handles litigation matters for large insurance clients and regularly consults with businesses regarding matters involving risk assessment, contracts, and dispute resolution through mediation and arbitration
- He has represented clients in lawsuits involving breach of contract, oil and gas royalty disputes, consumer protection matters, employment issues, non-compete agreements, fraud, conversion (theft), trade secrets, trademarks, and breach of fiduciary duty
- A Purdue University graduate who earned his law degree, cum laude,, from Northern Illinois University College of Law, John has written and spoken extensively on a wide range of subjects and has received numerous honors for his professional achievements
- When not serving his clients, John enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, who are supportive of and humored by his continued pursuit of his childhood dream of being the next Tony Esposito by playing goaltender in adult league hockey
- John is licensed to practice in all Texas state courts as well as Illinois, U.S
- District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas, the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and the U.S
- Supreme Court
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John Stephen Kenefick's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Stephen Kenefick handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 Stephen Kenefick is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Stephen Kenefick is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John Stephen Kenefick is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
John Stephen Kenefick is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Texas →
John Stephen Kenefick is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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