Professional portrait of James Kennedy

attorney James Kennedy

Personal Injury Attorney

James B. Kennedy has practiced law since 1994 and is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, a distinction held by fewer than 3% of Texas attorneys. Licensed in five states, he focuses on high-stakes cases involving serious injuries, wrongful death, truck accidents, and work injuries. With extensive trial and arbitration experience, Mr. Kennedy is dedicated to fighting for the full compensation and justice his clients deserve.

TRIAL ADVOCACY

Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law since 2003, a distinction held by fewer than 3% of Texas attorneys.

MULTI-STATE LITIGATION

Extensive litigation authority across state and federal courts with active licenses in five different states.

COMPLEX INJURY CLAIMS

Decades of experience handling high-stakes cases against massive trucking corporations and insurance companies.

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 1994
  • Texas Western District, 1995
  • New Mexico State Court, 1995
  • New Mexico Federal Court, 1999
  • Tenth Circuit of Appeals, 2000
  • Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2003
  • Colorado, 2004
  • Nevada, 2004
  • Nevada Federal Court, 2006
  • Arizona, 2014

Professional Associations

  • American Board of Trial Advocates, President, 2012 - 2013
  • American Board of Trial Advocates, Vice President, 2011 - 2012
  • American Board of Trial Advocates, Member, 2000 - Present
  • El Paso Bar Association, Member, 1994 - Present
  • State Bar of Texas, Member, 1994 - Present
  • Esteemed Lawyers of America (ELOA) Membership Acceptance

Honors and Awards

  • Elite Lawyer, 2021 - Present
  • Super Lawyers, 2011 - Present
  • Recipient for Outstanding Civility and Professionalism in the practice of trial law El Paso chapter of ABOTA, 2011
  • Avvo 10.0 Rating
  • Member Phi Alpha Theta 1991
  • Eagle Scout
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