William E. Kennedy

William E. Kennedy runs a consumer protection law office in Santa Clara, California. He represents consumers in individual cases and class action litigation against banks, mortgage lenders, credit reporting agencies, automobile dealerships, debt collectors, and other businesses. His practice includes auto fraud, credit reporting disputes, debt collection, lemon law matters, mortgages, and solar panel fraud, with an emphasis on enforcing consumer protections.

Kennedy earned a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Minnesota School of Law in 1988 and a Bachelor of Arts from Carleton College in 1985. His legal education supports advocacy in disputes that require analysis of financial practices, consumer transactions, regulatory duties, and litigation procedures. His work often involves understanding how business conduct affects individuals and identifying legal remedies available under consumer protection laws.

Kennedy has represented consumers in litigation involving financial institutions, credit reporting companies, lenders, dealers, and debt collection businesses. His professional service includes membership in the National Association of Consumer Advocates since 1994 and the Consumer Attorneys of California. He served on consumer advisory committees for the State Bar of California and Santa Clara County, contributing to discussions about consumer legal needs and professional practice.

William E. Kennedy served on the Santa Clara City Council from 2004 to 2012. His honors include the Santa Clara County Bar Association’s Barrister of the Year award, the Lois Kittle Award for his work initiating the Lawyers in the Library program, and other public service recognition. His combined litigation and community service background informs his representation of consumers challenging unfair or unlawful commercial practices.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Consumer Law Office of William E. Kennedy
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, National Association of Consumer Advocates
• Member, Consumer Attorneys of California
• Member, Consumer Advisory Committee of the State Bar of California
• Councilmember, City Council, City of Santa Clara (2004-2012)
• Member, Santa Clara County Consumer Advisory Committee

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of Minnesota School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Cum Laude)
• Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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