Shannon L. Kennedy
About Shannon L. Kennedy
Shannon L. Kennedy is a lawyer based in Albuquerque, NM and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Shannon L. Kennedy is recognized in the following practice area:
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Civil Rights Law
Current Firm: Kennedy Law PC
Education: University of New Mexico, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Albuquerque, NM
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