Atty. John Y Kennedy

Atty. John Y Kennedy

John Y Kennedy is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, domestic law, collection law and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from Spring Hill College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Metairie Metairie 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About John Y Kennedy at a glance

John Y Kennedy is a Member based in Metairie, Louisiana, practicing at John Y. Kennedy PLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1980). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1980) and Spring Hill College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association Academy of New Orleans Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Y Kennedy is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, domestic law, collection law and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Spring Hill College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices at John Y. Kennedy PLC in Metairie, LA

Practice Areas Explained

John Y Kennedy's Areas of Practice

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

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 Y Kennedy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Creditor Rights & Collections

John Y Kennedy is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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

John Y Kennedy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Y Kennedy

Where is John Y Kennedy's law office located?
John Y Kennedy's law practice is located in Metairie, Louisiana. The firm is John Y. Kennedy PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Y Kennedy handle?
John Y Kennedy focuses on personal injury, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has John Y Kennedy practiced law?
John Y Kennedy has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John Y Kennedy go to law school?
John Y Kennedy earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact John Y Kennedy for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Y Kennedy received?
John Y Kennedy's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1980
B.A.
Spring Hill College
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1980

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