Samuel Kennedy-Smith
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Credentials
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Attorney
The Supreme Court of TexasNov, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
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The Supreme Court of Rhode IslandNov, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
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Massachusetts Supreme Judicial CourtOct, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Duddy, Goodwin & Pollard
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Attorney
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Lewis Brisbois
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Partner
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Mar 2020 - Apr 2022
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Associate Attorney
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Apr 2018 - Mar 2020
Lewis Brisbois offers legal practice in more than 40 specialties, and a multitude of sub-specialties. Our attorneys have broad knowledge, experience, and sensitivity to our clients’ unique needs. Through interaction among our practice groups, Lewis Brisbois provides a wide range of legal services to each client with a continuity of representation across multiple disciplines. We have built longstanding relationships with corporate and institutional clients based on our ability to provide comprehensive service on a national scale.At Lewis Brisbois, diversity is an integral part of our firm culture and our daily life. We accomplish diversity not by committee or initiative, but through the honest and consistent practice of hiring the best people for the job and rewarding excellence. The success of these policies is reflected in the fact that Lewis Brisbois has repeatedly received national recognition for its commitment to embracing diversity. Lewis Brisbois is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse group of talented lawyers and staff, and demonstrates that commitment through non-discriminatory hiring, retention and promotion policies. The diversity of Lewis Brisbois' client base is matched by the diversity of our attorneys. Show less
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Litchfield Cavo LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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200 - 300 Employee
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Associate Attorney
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Oct 2017 - Apr 2018
Litchfield Cavo LLP began as a small firm of lawyers experienced in insurance and business law defense. Today the firm has expanded across the country representing a broad spectrum of insurers from the United States, offshore, and foreign markets as well as self-insured entities. Litchfield Cavo LLP began as a small firm of lawyers experienced in insurance and business law defense. Today the firm has expanded across the country representing a broad spectrum of insurers from the United States, offshore, and foreign markets as well as self-insured entities.
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Tucker, Saltzman, Dyer & O’Connell, LLP
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50 Congress Street Boston, MA 02109
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Associate Attorney
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Mar 2016 - Sep 2017
Tucker, Saltzman, Dyer & O’Connell, LLP represents individuals, businesses and insurance companies throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island in cases involving product liability, the defense of medical professionals, nursing homes, and other care facilities and providers, premises liability, automotive liability, liquor liability, construction accidents and defects, environmental liability, insurance coverage analysis and litigation, commercial disputes, employment litigation, subrogation and general liability. Show less
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Contract Attorney
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Austin, Texas Area
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Attorney
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May 2015 - Feb 2016
Assisted corporate, government and law firm clients with discovery and other tasks. Assisted corporate, government and law firm clients with discovery and other tasks.
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Small General Practice Firm
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Providence, RI
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Associate Attorney
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Mar 2014 - Apr 2015
Attorney at a small litigation-oriented firm in Providence RI. Handled cases in both state and federal courts in a wide range of areas including Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Defense, Foreclosure Defense, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Real Estate, and Family Law. Attorney at a small litigation-oriented firm in Providence RI. Handled cases in both state and federal courts in a wide range of areas including Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Defense, Foreclosure Defense, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Real Estate, and Family Law.
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Small Personal Injury Firm
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Providence, RI
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Associate Attorney
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May 2013 - Mar 2014
Attorney at a small litigation-oriented firm. Handled a wide range of civil matters in a variety of areas including business, medical malpractice, real estate, family, and personal injury law. Gained experience with conducting depositions, arbitrations, mediations, bench trials, motions, and dispositive motions. Drafted wills. Attorney at a small litigation-oriented firm. Handled a wide range of civil matters in a variety of areas including business, medical malpractice, real estate, family, and personal injury law. Gained experience with conducting depositions, arbitrations, mediations, bench trials, motions, and dispositive motions. Drafted wills.
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Committee For Public Counsel Services
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Framingham, MA
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Volunteer Attorney
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Jan 2013 - May 2013
Volunteered weekly at the Framingham Office of the Massachusetts Public Defender conducting research and writing motions and memoranda. Assisted attorneys in court. Volunteered weekly at the Framingham Office of the Massachusetts Public Defender conducting research and writing motions and memoranda. Assisted attorneys in court.
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NACA - Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America
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Non-profit Organizations
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400 - 500 Employee
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Attorney
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Dec 2012 - May 2013
Attorney at a non-profit housing services and advocacy organization. Worked to investigate loan modification scams and fraud committed against NACA members and counseled victims concerning their options and resources. Attorney at a non-profit housing services and advocacy organization. Worked to investigate loan modification scams and fraud committed against NACA members and counseled victims concerning their options and resources.
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Intern
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Dec 2011 - Feb 2012
Assisted attorneys in the appellate and trial units. Conducted research, drafted memoranda, and assisted attorneys on a variety of cases concerning mortgage fraud, firearms, and terrorism. Assisted attorneys in the appellate and trial units. Conducted research, drafted memoranda, and assisted attorneys on a variety of cases concerning mortgage fraud, firearms, and terrorism.
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Office of General Counsel - Legal Intern
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Conducted research and wrote internal memoranda regarding questions of law arising out of recorded environmental restrictions and prosecution of violations. Drafted revisions to permitting regulations. Conducted research and wrote internal memoranda regarding questions of law arising out of recorded environmental restrictions and prosecution of violations. Drafted revisions to permitting regulations.
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Judicial Intern
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Nov 2010 - Feb 2011
Analyzed briefs, prepared summaries of briefs for oral argument, and conducted legal research and writing of bench memoranda and draft opinions. Analyzed briefs, prepared summaries of briefs for oral argument, and conducted legal research and writing of bench memoranda and draft opinions.
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Intern
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
Conducted research and wrote internal memoranda regarding questions of law arising in ongoing cases and trials. Topics included conflicts of interest, ineffective assistance of counsel, sentence enhancements, and expert testimony. Drafted memoranda in response to habeas petitions filed by prisoners. Conducted research and wrote internal memoranda regarding questions of law arising in ongoing cases and trials. Topics included conflicts of interest, ineffective assistance of counsel, sentence enhancements, and expert testimony. Drafted memoranda in response to habeas petitions filed by prisoners.
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Legal Assistant
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Aug 2008 - Jul 2009
Assisted attorneys in the title department of real estate law firm. Prepared documents for foreclosed properties conveyed back to U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Reviewed deeds and titles. Wrote title insurance policies. Communicated regularly with title attorneys, HUD/VA representatives, municipal officials, title insurance agents, and clients. Assisted attorneys in the title department of real estate law firm. Prepared documents for foreclosed properties conveyed back to U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Reviewed deeds and titles. Wrote title insurance policies. Communicated regularly with title attorneys, HUD/VA representatives, municipal officials, title insurance agents, and clients.
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Jitney Driver
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Sep 2007 - May 2008
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Intern
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Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
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Dishwasher/Driver
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May 2006 - Aug 2006
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Education
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Northeastern University School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.) -
Colby College
B.A, Classics and History -
Buckingham Browne and Nichols School
High School Diploma