Peter J. Kennedy
Partner
- T:
- +1 213 457 8062 (Los Angeles)
- F:
- +1 213 457 8080 (Los Angeles)
- E:
- pkennedy@reedsmith.com
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Peter represents businesses in complex commercial, financial services, and professional liability disputes. Peter also served as Office Managing Partner of the Los Angeles office from 2003-2008.
Representative Matters
Defended lenders in financial services class actions alleging violations of TILA, RESPA, and other lending laws
Defended national law firms in malpractice matters arising from securities, real estate, trust and estate, and telecommunications law
Enforced trademarks for pharmaceutical and soft-drink enterprises
Defended numerous unfair competition (B&P Code 17200) allegations
Experience
| 2003 | Reed Smith Office Managing Partner of the firm's Los Angeles office |
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| 1993 | Crosby Heafey Roach & May (combined with Reed Smith in 2003) |
Legal Education
| 1993 | J.D., University of California, Los Angeles School of Law |
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Undergraduate Education
| — | A.B., University of California, Berkeley, English Phi Beta Kappa |
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Professional Admissions / Qualifications
- California
Professional Affiliations
- Serves on the Board of Directors of Public Counsel.
- Serves on the Board of Governors of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers
Interests
Peter lives in Manhattan Beach with his two daughters: Allison, born December 2000, and Katie, born November 2003.