Robert Mills Kennedy, Jr.
Partner
With an extensive background in litigating third-party insurance disputes, Bob Kennedy brings a breadth of knowledge to clients seeking legal help in the Carolinas. His insight allows plaintiff and defense clients to be comfortable that their interests are at the forefront in legal disputes and their futures are protected from potential exposure down the road.
Bob’s practice focuses on insurance and coverage disputes, and he handles complex litigation and counseling. He also works in the firm’s labor and employment practice group, representing employer clients in a range of matters throughout North Carolina. He provides practical advice and effective solutions to insurance matter, and when necessary, he pursues smart, tough litigation strategies to achieve the resolutions clients need.
Experience
- Advised multiple insurers in coverage actions regarding claims against local and state law enforcement for alleged wrongful imprisonment.
- Represented an insurer in coverage action regarding applicability of abuse exclusion to claims against adoption agency following alleged negligent adoptive placement.
- Defended North Carolina energy provider against claims of age and race discrimination in federal court; final judgment was rendered in favor of our client.
- Represented multiple insurers in coverage actions regarding bar fights and applicability assault and battery and intentional injury exclusions.
- Defended an engineering firm about alleged negligent design and construction of dam, following dam failure.