James M. Kennedy

James M. Kennedy

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
James M. Kennedy
James M. Kennedy
Dallas, TX
Works at
Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler LLP

5 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

James Kennedy began his legal career in consumer law and DTPA litigation, representing individual consumers, mass tort cases, and appellate work. After 10 years in consumer law, Mr. Kennedy has transitioned to successfully representing plaintiffs in cases involving serious injuries, traumatic brain injury, truck wrecks, and product liability. Before attending law school, Mr. Kennedy spent several years as a master’s level social worker at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, which gives him a unique perspective and passion for assisting his clients in difficult situations.

Works at
Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler LLP

5 Best Lawyers awards

Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Texas Southern University, J.D., magna cum laude, graduated 2008
  • The University of Texas at Arlington, M.S., graduated 2002
  • Abilene Christian University, B.S., graduated 1999

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, State Bar of Texas

Court Admissions

  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2026

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