James M. Kennedy

James M. Kennedy

Dallas, TX recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026
Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler LLP

5 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

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.

Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler LLP

5 Best Lawyers awards

Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler LLP logo

Overview

  • 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

  • Texas, State Bar of Texas

  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • Texas, State Bar of Texas
  • 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
  • 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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