J. Steven Kennedy is a graduate of the UCLA Law School and a California attorney with over forty years experience in civil litigation and civil trials, including the litigation and trial of disputed probate and trust cases. He is also an experienced appellate attorney with a record of successful appeals.
Mr. Kennedy's practice emphasizes litigation of business, real estate and probate cases, but also encompasses a variety of other civil litigation and general practice matters, serving individuals and businesses. Through the benefit of experience, Mr. Kennedy works with each client to develop realistic and effective strategies for achieving client goals.
Mr. Kennedy's practice emphasizes litigation of business, real estate and probate cases, but also encompasses a variety of other civil litigation and general practice matters, serving individuals and businesses. Through the benefit of experience, Mr. Kennedy works with each client to develop realistic and effective strategies for achieving client goals.
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To participate in that process is "to litigate." In more common terms, "litigation" might be described simply as "lawsuits" or a "lawsuit." When criminal laws are enforced by judicial process in the courts, it is called a criminal prosecution. When private individuals or businesses enforce rights in the courts by judicial process, it is called "civil litigation."
Real estate litigation often presents straightforward and manageable cases, as litigation goes. There are usually clear legal rules that apply and the determinative factual issues tend to be limited. Litigation will commonly arise in connection with real estate contracts and can involve different possible remedies.
It is an unfortunate fact that very serious disputes frequently arise in connection with the disposition of property upon a person's death. The problems begin before the death, when a previously active and independent family member begins to suffer age related or disease related decline and becomes more dependent and less able to manage his or her own affairs.
Obtained a federal court jury verdict recovering client's losses resulting from an accountant's breach of fiduciary duty and violation of securities laws in rendering financial advice. Obtained a federal court jury verdict in a wrongful death action, by proving negligence per se. Obtained a jury verdict holding a bank president personally liable for promises of continued financing made to a real estate investor.
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Yvette Angel
Jun 06, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Attorney JS Kennedy is a peculiar professional or is out of the ordinary among lawyers in the field, for he is moral and honest. He is an exemplary lawyer and has a proven track record of successes. He does not stir up litigation if not needed, and he is forthright.
Attorney JS Kennedy is a peculiar professional or is out of the ordinary among lawyers in the field, for he is moral and honest. He is an exemplary lawyer and has a proven track record of successes. He does not stir up litigation if not needed, and he is forthright.
Mignonette B.
Mar 15, 2021
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Steven is an outstanding attorney. My family hired Steven Kennedy after CalPERS attempted to grossly take advantage of a family member's declining health. After contacting several attorneys, Steven struck me as the best suited to handle this Goliath. His expertise and commitment to justice caused our family to prevail. I highly recommend Steven for estate legal matters. Thank you so much, Steven.
Todd Brouillette
Jan 19, 2021
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Odetta A.
Nov 18, 2020
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Tony Arenas
Nov 18, 2020
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My family and I would highly recommend Mr. Kennedy. We had a family emergency during the first month of Covid19 Pandemic and needed immideate assistance and advice. Mr. Kennedy took the time and explained everything we needed to know. Mr. Kennedy personally delivered the documents and made sure they arrived. We were very happy with the service and did not mind paying for a great deal.
Raquel V.
Nov 06, 2019
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