William K. Kennedy

Partner

Buffalo

Phone: 716.854.3400 x249

Fax: 716.332.0336

Practice Areas

Insurance Defense

Personal Injury

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About Me

A huge fan of Shakespeare in Delaware Park, William Kennedy knows that when it comes to his clients, the last thing they want is drama. That's why he takes a thoughtful, strategic approach to each case in his practice, working closely with his clients to achieve anticipated results. For more than 32 years, William has been litigating personal injury actions, primarily involving premises, products, motor vehicles — including trucking and motorsports — and construction site accidents. This experience allows him to obtain cost-effective and desirable outcomes for his clients whether through early resolution, motion practice, trial, appeal, arbitration, or mediation.

Credentials & Achievements

Education: 

University at Buffalo School of Law, JD

Niagara University, BA History, magna cum laude

Admissions:

New York 

United States District Courts for the Western and Northern Districts of New York

Achievements:

The Best Lawyers in America®, 2025-2026

Upstate New York Super Lawyers, 2017–2025

Professional Focus

Capabilities:

Over 30 years of experience litigating all types of personal injury claims including:
  • New York State Labor Law
  • Motor vehicle
  • Premises liability
  • Product liability
  • Wrongful Death 

Industries Served:

  • Insurance
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Transportation & Aerospace
  • Advanced Manufacturing & Materials

Affiliations

  • Defense Trial Lawyers Association of WNY, Board of Directors, Past Vice President, Past President, and Current Emeritus

  • Erie County Bar Association 

  • St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Mary’s Church

  • Shakespeare in Delaware Park, Board of Directors

  • University at Buffalo Law Alumni Association

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