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  • About Us
  • Meet Our Attorneys
  • Practice Areas
    • Maritime Injuries
      • Boating Accidents
      • Jones Act
      • Maritime Accidents
      • Maritime/Admiralty Injury
      • Offshore Drilling Injury
      • Rig and Barge Accidents
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
      • Car Accident
      • Truck Accident
      • Motorcycle Accident
      • Bus Accident
      • Bicycle Accidents
      • Pedestrian Accidents
      • Distracted Driving
        • Texting and Driving Accidents
      • Left-Hand Turn Accidents
      • Rear-End Collision
      • SUV Rollover Accident
    • Other Practice Areas
      • Personal Injury
        • Types of Injuries
        • Catastrophic Injury
        • Spinal Cord Injury
        • Traumatic Brain Injury
        • Multiple Bone Fractures
        • Loss of Limb
        • Burn Injury
        • Paralysis
        • Neck and Back Injury
      • Product Liability
      • Slip and Fall
      • Wrongful Death
      • Storm and Hurricane Damage
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logologo
  • About Us
  • Meet Our Attorneys
  • Practice Areas
    • Maritime Injuries
      • Boating Accidents
      • Jones Act
      • Maritime Accidents
      • Maritime/Admiralty Injury
      • Offshore Drilling Injury
      • Rig and Barge Accidents
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
      • Car Accident
      • Truck Accident
      • Motorcycle Accident
      • Bus Accident
      • Bicycle Accidents
      • Pedestrian Accidents
      • Distracted Driving
        • Texting and Driving Accidents
      • Left-Hand Turn Accidents
      • Rear-End Collision
      • SUV Rollover Accident
    • Other Practice Areas
      • Personal Injury
        • Types of Injuries
        • Catastrophic Injury
        • Spinal Cord Injury
        • Traumatic Brain Injury
        • Multiple Bone Fractures
        • Loss of Limb
        • Burn Injury
        • Paralysis
        • Neck and Back Injury
      • Product Liability
      • Slip and Fall
      • Wrongful Death
      • Storm and Hurricane Damage
  • Contact
logologo
  • About Us
  • Meet Our Attorneys
  • Practice Areas
    • Maritime Injuries
      • Boating Accidents
      • Jones Act
      • Maritime Accidents
      • Maritime/Admiralty Injury
      • Offshore Drilling Injury
      • Rig and Barge Accidents
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
      • Car Accident
      • Truck Accident
      • Motorcycle Accident
      • Bus Accident
      • Bicycle Accidents
      • Pedestrian Accidents
      • Distracted Driving
        • Texting and Driving Accidents
      • Left-Hand Turn Accidents
      • Rear-End Collision
      • SUV Rollover Accident
    • Other Practice Areas
      • Personal Injury
        • Types of Injuries
        • Catastrophic Injury
        • Spinal Cord Injury
        • Traumatic Brain Injury
        • Multiple Bone Fractures
        • Loss of Limb
        • Burn Injury
        • Paralysis
        • Neck and Back Injury
      • Product Liability
      • Slip and Fall
      • Wrongful Death
      • Storm and Hurricane Damage
  • Contact
  • About Us
  • Meet Our Attorneys
  • Practice Areas
    • Maritime Injuries
      • Boating Accidents
      • Jones Act
      • Maritime Accidents
      • Maritime/Admiralty Injury
      • Offshore Drilling Injury
      • Rig and Barge Accidents
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
      • Car Accident
      • Truck Accident
      • Motorcycle Accident
      • Bus Accident
      • Bicycle Accidents
      • Pedestrian Accidents
      • Distracted Driving
        • Texting and Driving Accidents
      • Left-Hand Turn Accidents
      • Rear-End Collision
      • SUV Rollover Accident
    • Other Practice Areas
      • Personal Injury
        • Types of Injuries
        • Catastrophic Injury
        • Spinal Cord Injury
        • Traumatic Brain Injury
        • Multiple Bone Fractures
        • Loss of Limb
        • Burn Injury
        • Paralysis
        • Neck and Back Injury
      • Product Liability
      • Slip and Fall
      • Wrongful Death
      • Storm and Hurricane Damage
  • Contact

About the Law Offices of Richard R. Kennedy

For over 50 years, the Law Offices of Richard R. Kennedy have represented personal injury victims in greater Lafayette, LA.

Richard R. Kennedy and Richard R. Kennedy III are aggressive but professional advocates for families affected by acts of negligence.

Learn more about why you should choose our law firm for your personal injury case…

What Prospective Clients Should Know

Hours

Our office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 8 a.m. to noon on Fridays, but we are available to meet at any time based on your needs. Our office is located in the heart of Lafayette, LA.

Free Consultations

Initial consultations with our personal injury attorneys are completely free of charge and obligation. During your consultation, our attorneys will collect information about your case and explain how they can help.

Contingency Fees

In every case, we work exclusively on contingency, which means our fee will be a reasonable percentage of an eventual verdict or settlement. We never collect fees unless and until we secure compensation for clients.

Our Story

FIVE GENERATIONS

Richard R. Kennedy and Richard R. Kennedy III are part of a long line of lawyers. The Kennedy family has practiced law in Louisiana for five generations. Our attorneys are proud to carry on the legal tradition of their forefathers, and they are honored to serve personal injury victims in Lafayette and all surrounding Acadiana parishes and communities in State and Federal Courts.

Richard R. Kennedy started our law firm in Lafayette over 50 years ago. Richard R. Kennedy III joined the firm in 2000. Together, they have secured millions of dollars for injury victims through fearless, thorough, and dedicated representation.

Joseph Albert Chargois

1840 – 1940
He was admitted to the LA Bar in 1871 when Lafayette was known as Vermilionville, LA.
He served as District Attorney for 12 years and then entered into the private practice of civil and criminal law.

John Lewis Kennedy

1871 – 1929
Graduated Tulane Law School (Class 1899 – Valedictorian)
He practiced criminal and civil law in New Orleans and then in Lafayette, LA.

Richard R. Kennedy Sr.

1914 – 1948
Graduated from Louisiana State University Law School in the 1930s.
He practiced civil law in Lafayette, LA.

Richard R. Kennedy III

Partner

Richard R. Kennedy

Partner

Our Approach

Our lawyers, Richard R. Kennedy and Richard R. Kennedy III, only handle cases involving the seriously injured and their families. We know that all cases (and ultimate decisions) belong to our clients. Therefore, we actively involve our clients by helping them gain a fundamental knowledge of the laws pertaining to their cases.

We pledge unsurpassed dedication to every client and always provide:

  • A copy of everything we send and receive relating to a case
  • An open line of communication with our legal team, even at nights, on weekends, and on holidays
  • Full discussion, review, and explanation of all pleadings, discovery, and briefs before filing them

We act on the assumption that every case will go to trial. We will never sell you short or leave money on the table by avoiding a trial. We will only explore settlement possibilities, either through direct negotiation or through mediation, if we believe your opponent is willing to settle for fair compensation. We will never agree to settle without your consent.

Our Areas of Focus

Maritime Injuries

Our attorneys are intimately familiar with the Jones Act and are uniquely qualifies to represent men and women injured at sea.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

If someone in your family has suffered a serious injury after a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, our lawyers can help.

Wrongful Death

In the most tragic circumstances, our personal injury attorneys can represent your family with compassion and sensitivity.

Timesaver Mobile Detail LLC
January 15, 2020.
Great work and honest
Lila Barake
April 13, 2019.
Richard is a fantastic attorney! He and his staff were incredible about keeping me well informed about my case and making sure that I got the absolute best settlement possible.
Mary Dardeau
February 22, 2018.
Excellent experience!
Dwight Johnson
April 27, 2016.
Honest, straight forward attorney that explained everything about the legal process concerning my case. I never felt pressured to accept any offer that was made on my case, I was allowed to decide what I would accept. If I ever needed an attorney again, he would be the one I would choose. I trust him so much I have recommended him to others that I know.
Michelle Rochon
August 20, 2013.
I wasn't sure on how to go about trying to get my life back after an automobile accident. A friend, Jay Wilkinson, recommended I speak with Richard Kennedy at the Law Offices of Richard R. Kennedy, APLC located in downtown Lafayette, LA. While some wouldn't consider my accident a big one, it derailed my life completely. I was self employed, as a business analyst, with clients all over the county (Dallas and Houston, Texas; Ft. Collins, Colorado; West Sacramento and San Francisco, California; New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Las Vegas, Nevada). My ability to travel was pertinent to accommodate my clients needs and attend conferences to meet potential clients as my business grew. The pain continued to increase, which made travel impossible, as well as, being distracting which effected my ability to focus. Pain medication and muscle relaxers to try and control the pain levels also affected my ability to concentrate and stay focused. I began missing critical deadlines, which was not acceptable as I was brought in to identify the bottlenecks in their process flow, to get them back on track. The pain and medications made it impossible to function. For the first time in my life I lost clients, and my reputation. After speaking with Mr. Kennedy, we formulated a plan to go forward...first, he had me evaluated to make sure the problems I was having were not the result of some other causes. Then, they investigated all aspects. Always keeping me informed along the way. They make sure you fully comprehend everything and take the time to answer questions and concerns. They are also protective of you, not just during depositions but the entire process. You feel like you are family and that they have your best interests in the forefront.
Google rating score: 5 of 5, based on 6 reviews

We Fight to Win Fair Compensation

Legal deadlines, medical bills, lost wages, and the pain that lingers after an accident can build up and feel overwhelming. The Law Offices of Richard R. Kennedy in Lafayette, Louisiana, offer the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have diligent, committed car accident attorneys on your side. Our injury lawyers, Richard R. Kennedy and Richard R. Kennedy III  are personally committed to success in every case they take. They have won millions on behalf of injured clients, such as a 1.7 million jury verdict for a collision between two 18-wheelers.
If you’re interested in learning more about how our noted car accident attorneys can help you, contact our law firm either by leaving a message online or calling:

(337) 232-1934

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309 Polk St
Lafayette, LA 70501

Phone: (337) 232-1934

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