Kathy A. Kennedy is an associate practicing general civil litigation.  Prior to practicing law, Ms. Kennedy worked as a paralegal for an admiralty firm in New York City.  She completed her Bachelor of Arts and law degree while attending school part-time at night.  Ms. Kennedy graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature from Ramapo College in 1994.  Ms. Kennedy earned her law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1999.  She was admitted to the New Jersey State Bar and the U. S. District Court for the District of New Jersey in 1999.

At Florio & Kenny, she defends public entities against claims under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, the Federal Civil Rights Act, the Conscientious Employees Protection Act and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination.  Ms. Kennedy also has extensive experience in defending personal injury, automobile negligence, premises liability and general liability claims.

Before joining Florio & Kenny, Ms. Kennedy specialized in insurance defense litigation primarily representing insurance companies under automobile, homeowners and commercial general liability policies involving premises liability, product liability and general tort matters.  She has tried cases in New Jersey Superior Court and has handled several appellate matters.  She is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and Essex County Bar Association.

Academic Credentials:
• Institute of Paralegal Studies, Paralegal Certificate, 1987

• Ramapo College, Bachelor of Arts in Literature, 1994

• Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., 1999