About Matt
Matt Kennedy built a straightforward path into the law. He completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Louisville in 2006 after beginning his undergraduate studies in 2002. He then entered Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2007 and earned his J.D. in 2010.
After law school, Kennedy began practicing law in Illinois. In 2010 he joined The Law Offices of Frederick W. Nessler & Associates, LTD. as a lawyer. That early position put him to work on day-to-day matters that required courtroom preparation, client meetings and legal research. Colleagues from that period remember him as methodical and practical at the office.
His academic record shows a steady progression from undergraduate studies to the completion of a professional degree. At Louisville he studied through a four-year program that led to a B.S. The decision to attend Thomas M. Cooley followed, and he completed the J.D. program in three years. The timeline is unadorned: undergraduate study from 2002 to 2006, law school from 2007 to 2010, and the start of practice that same year.
Kennedy is licensed to practice in Illinois. Over the course of his work he has handled matters typical for attorneys at small firms: drafting pleadings, preparing for hearings and advising clients on procedural and substantive issues. He has also maintained active membership in professional associations, remaining connected to peers and developments in the profession.
People who have worked with Kennedy describe an attention to detail and an emphasis on practical outcomes. He tends to approach problems one piece at a time, laying out options for clients and setting clear next steps. The tone of his practice aligns with an attorney who learned his craft in a small-firm setting and carried those habits forward: careful preparation, steady client contact and a focus on resolving discrete legal questions.
As an Illinois-licensed lawyer who entered practice in 2010, Kennedy continues to work on matters that come before courts and administrative bodies in the state. He concentrates his current practice on handling cases and advising clients in Illinois.
