Peter D. "Pete" Kennedy
About Peter D. Kennedy
Peter D. Kennedy is a lawyer based in Austin, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. Peter D. Kennedy is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Austin, Texas
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody PC
Education: University of Chicago, JD, graduated 1988 and Southwestern University, BA, graduated 1985
Location: Austin, TX
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