Joshua R. Kennedy

Joshua R. Kennedy

Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP

Construction Services & Litigation Lawyers in Portland, OR in Portland, OR

Portland, OR503-323-9000
Construction Services & LitigationEnvironmental Law & Toxic TortsProfessional LiabilityProduct LiabilityReal Estate Law

About Joshua R. Kennedy

Josh focuses his law practice on construction services, construction litigation, product liability, and real estate litigation and has represented contractors, developers, design professionals, manufacturers, distributors, and property owners in a wide variety of circumstances. He has spent significant time in the courtroom and has tried dozens of jury trials through verdict. He also has a proven track record of negotiating favorable results for clients in contract and settlement negotiations, often involving high stakes and numerous interested parties. Josh’s practice includes: Civil litigation of construction, professional liability, real estate, business, product liability, and other disputes; Negotiating and drafting construction contracts, lien releases, settlement agreements, waivers, warranties, tolling agreements, and other contractual documents; Interfacing with and providing legal advice to corporate general counsel in Oregon and other jurisdictions; Assisting clients to establish and maintain appropriate contractual systems, standards, and processes; Risk management, insurance, and business structuring analysis and advice; Monitoring of legal, regulatory, and administrative developments and advice regarding compliance; and Creative problem solving for clients in a wide variety of other circumstances.

Education

Legal Education

  • University of Oregon School of Law, Eugene, Oregon, 2006

Non Legal Education

  • Willamette University, 2002
  • Honors: magna cum laude
  • Major: Psychology

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Partner

Classes and Seminars

  • “New Construction Home Warranties”, Portland Area Realtors, March 2015

Pro Bono Activities

  • Volunteer at the Oregon Law Center, Southeast Legal Clinic

Published Works

Articles

  • “2018 ALFA Construction Law Compendium – Oregon”, ALFA International Construction Practice Group
  • “2016 ALFA Construction Law Compendium – Oregon”, ALFA International Construction Practice Group

Bar Admissions

  • Oregon, 2006
  • U.S. District Court District of Oregon, 2009
  • Washington
  • Utah

Other Affiliations

  • Oregon State Bar Association
  • Oregon Association of Defense Counsel

Attorney Details

Full NameJoshua R. Kennedy
FirmCosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP
Address900 SW Fifth Avenue, 24th Floor, Portland, OR 97204
Phone503-323-9000
Phone503-323-9019
Websitewww.cosgravelaw.com
Websiteblog.cosgravelaw.com
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