
About the Law Offices of Richard R. Kennedy
For over 50 years, the Law Offices of Richard R. Kennedy have represented personal injury victims in greater Lafayette, LA.
Richard R. Kennedy and Richard R. Kennedy III are aggressive but professional advocates for families affected by acts of negligence.
Learn more about why you should choose our law firm for your personal injury case…
Our Story
Richard R. Kennedy and Richard R. Kennedy III are part of a long line of lawyers. The Kennedy family has practiced law in Louisiana for five generations. Our attorneys are proud to carry on the legal tradition of their forefathers, and they are honored to serve personal injury victims in Lafayette, New Iberia, and surrounding communities.
Richard R. Kennedy started our law firm in Lafayette over 50 years ago. Richard R. Kennedy III joined the firm in 2000. Together, they have secured millions of dollars for injury victims through fearless, thorough, and dedicated representation.

Our Approach
Our lawyers, Richard R. Kennedy and Richard R. Kennedy III, only handle cases involving the seriously injured and their families. We know that all cases (and ultimate decisions) belong to our clients. Therefore, we actively involve our clients by helping them gain a fundamental knowledge of the laws pertaining to their cases.
We pledge unsurpassed dedication to every client and always provide:
- A copy of everything we send and receive relating to a case
- An open line of communication with our legal team, even at nights, on weekends, and on holidays
- Full discussion, review, and explanation of all pleadings, discovery, and briefs before filing them
We act on the assumption that every case will go to trial. We will never sell you short or leave money on the table by avoiding a trial. We will only explore settlement possibilities, either through direct negotiation or through mediation, if we believe your opponent is willing to settle for fair compensation. We will never agree to settle without your consent.
"Richard is a fantastic attorney! He and his staff were incredible about keeping me well informed about my case and making sure that I got the absolute best settlement possible." Lila Barake, 5-Star Review