Brian Kenney
Education and Experience
Attorney Kenney is a graduate of Providence College and Suffolk University Law School. He began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Middlesex County, Massachusetts where he prosecuted drug and violent offenders. As an Assistant District Attorney, Attorney Kenney tried numerous cases to verdict. He also served as a special domestic violence prosecutor in Lowell and Cambridge District Courts.
Attorney Kenney joined Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen in the fall of 2004 and was named a partner in the Connecticut firm in 2018. He has devoted his practice to protecting the rights of hardworking men and women diagnosed with mesothelioma and other serious diseases caused by exposure to asbestos. Attorney Kenney has personally handled hundreds of asbestos cases in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts Superior Courts on behalf of former tradesmen, servicemen and plant-workers stricken with asbestos-related illnesses. He has also handled numerous second-hand asbestos exposure cases involving family members who were unknowingly exposed to asbestos through their loved one's work clothes.
Attorney Kenney is licensed to practice law in Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. He is responsible for managing the firm's Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts practices.
Attorney Kenney has been selected for inclusion in the oldest lawyer rating publication, Best Lawyers, which is widely recognized for accuracy and integrity (Since 2023 — Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs, New Haven; click here for selection criteria). Attorney Kenney has also been identified as a “Rising Star” by the Super Lawyers rating service in recognition of his professional achievements to date (2011-2017 — Products Plaintiff; click here for selection criteria). No more than 2.5% of the lawyers in any given state are awarded this prestigious designation.
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Connecticut
- State Bar of Massachusetts
- State Bar of Rhode Island
Industry Accolades
What Clients Say about Brian
I would like to thank the law offices of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen, and especially our attorney, Brian Kenney, for their diligent, thorough, timely, and competent work. After my husband's diagnosis of mesothelioma in July 2017, we were greatly helped by the kindness of Brian Kenney, who was always available to answer any questions and ready to work on our behalf. In fact, everyone that we dealt with in the law firm was always quick to help or to return our calls. This served to reduce our stress during an extremely difficult time. Our impression was that this law firm had a culture of kindness and service.
I am very thankful for the financial compensation that they obtained for us, so that my husband's early and unnecessary death did not result in financial hardship. I highly recommend this firm and especially Brian Kenney to anyone who is unfortunate enough to deal with asbestos related cancer, or any other difficult situation. Sincerely and with thanks,
Elaine C.In late 2021, I had surgery on my left lung for mesothelioma. One day, as I was recovering, I woke up in pain and was angry with the card I had been dealt because I didn’t drink, smoke or work with asbestos so I reached out to Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen and Brian Kenney. Brian became a constant presence who called regularly. As a result of his investigation, Brian was able to discover that my dad worked in a factory that made asbestos products when I was very young.
I have had a long road with chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments, but I am almost 4 years out from having major surgery. Brian’s work resulted in compensation which has helped me in so many ways, and I want to thank Brian for fighting for me.
Victoria M.
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