James W. Kennedy's profile

    James W. Kennedy

    Top rated Business Litigation attorney in New York, New York

    Education Qualification:

    St. John's University School of Law

    Practice Areas:

    Business litigation,

    Appellate,

    Alternative dispute resolution,

    Construction litigation,

    Intellectual property,

    Real estate,

    Intellectual property litigation,

    Construction defects,

    Landlord & tenant

    600 Third Avenue, 25th FloorNew York, New York, 10016

    First Admitted: 1985, New York

    Professional Webpage: https://mintzandgold.com/attorney/james-w-kennedy/

    Bar/Professional Activity:
    • New York State
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, for the Eastern District of New York
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    • U.S. Supreme Court
    Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
    • Directed Verdict (worth nearly $100 million), following a jury trial held in a California state court, on behalf of a minority investor in a Philippine power plant, 2007
    • Together with his then law partner, successfully pierced the corporate veil, following a Bench trial held in the New York Supreme Court, of a closely held corporation who owed a substantial seven-figure debt to a lender, 2022
    Transactions:
    • Negotiated, pro bono, 20-year lease of 35,000 square feet for Gina Gibney Dance, Inc., 2013
    Pro bono/Community Service:
    • Member, Board of Directors of Gina Gibney Dance, Inc.  Currently, First Vice Chair, and General Counsel (Pro Bono). Gibney Dance is a not-for-profit organization that promotes dance and cultural arts, while also helping survivors of domestic violence and at-risk youth, 2000
    Educational Background:
    • Rider University, 1984
    Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
    • Intellectual Property Overview, given before candidates for a Masters Degree in Science, at Columbia University, Guest Lecturer, Entrepreneurs, Technology Companies, Consumer Products, Manufacturers, 1902
    Industry Groups:
    • Commercial Landlords
    • Commercial Real Estate Developers
    • Commercial Tenants
    • Consumer Products
    • Entrepreneurs
    • Individuals
    • Large And Small Businesses
    • Manufacturers
    • Technology Companies
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