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Justin M Kennedy

Justin M Kennedy


Trusts and Estate Planning Lawyer
Campbell, CA
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Attorney Biography

Justin M. Kennedy has an undergraduate degree in Political Science and History from the University of California – San Diego. He earned his Juris Doctor degree, with a Tax Concentration, from the University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law. Justin received the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Federal Estate and Gift Tax and is a member of the McGeorge School of Law Honor Society.

Justin is certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law.

He is a member of the California State Bar Association, Silicon Valley Bar Association, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. In 2019, Justin received the honor of becoming a Fellow of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.

Justin resides in Menlo Park with his wife, Holly, where they are raising their son. He enjoys hiking in Yosemite Valley and around Northern California.


Practice Areas

 
Trusts (40%)
 
Estate Planning (25%)
 
Probate (10%)
 
Wills (5%)

Résumé - Justin M Kennedy

Bar Licenses

California State Bar
California
Member in Good Standing
2010

Work Experience

Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law
Attorney
2011Present

Education

McGeorge School of Law - University of the Pacific
McGeorge School of Law - University of the Pacific

Specialty Certifications

State Bar of California
Board Certified Specialist
Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law
State Bar of California

Associations

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
Member
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
2011

Member
Silicon Valley Bar Association
2017

Member
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
2011

Member
California State Bar Association
2010

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Awards & Honors

Fellow
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
2019

Commercial Recognitions

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Recognized for Professional Involvement
Lawyer Legion
2024

Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
2021

Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2020

Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2019

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Justin M Kennedy

3425 S Bascom Ave Ste 240
Campbell, CA 95008
Office: 408-356-9200
Fax: 408-356-8901

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Bar License Information

California Bar Membership -

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Specialty Certification Information

Estate and Probate Law Certification -

CBLS Board Certification in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law - Lawyers certified in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law with the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization have demonstrated substantial involvement in this area of practice.


The CBLS defines the term "estate planning, trust and probate law" as the practice of law dealing with:


  • "the creation, protection and disposition of a client's assets, during life and upon and after death, in accordance with the client's expressed desires;

  • the tax and family relationship consequences of the client's acts and desires;

  • the preparation of wills, trusts and other documents to carry out the client's desires;

  • the administration of estates and trusts (such as necessary court or non-court procedures; tax reporting, payment of tax and tax audits; and management and transfer of assets); and

  • the protection of the property and provision for the personal needs of individuals unable to handle their own affairs by reason of age, illness or other incapacity."

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