Shamica Kennedy | Tarzana Estate Lawyer

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About Shamica

Shamica Kennedy is a highly motivated and skillful attorney. She is a partner at Doty Law Group, P.C. and has recently been honored by the American Bar Association as one of the top lawyers in the country, under 40 years old. Her practice areas include probate & trust administration, estate planning, entertainment law, real estate law and personal injury law. Mrs. Kennedy both litigates and handles transactional matters.

In the area of entertainment law, Mrs. Kennedy has personally represented Grammy Award-winning groups, professional athletes, and various A-list film and television entertainers. Mrs. Kennedy having worked as an associate producer on various films and with music artists, understands the music, film and television business inside and out.

Mrs. Kennedy’s practice also focuses on personal injury law. Mrs. Kennedy has effectively and aggressively assisted clients who sustained bodily injuries ranging from minor to catastrophic and helped clients obtain large settlement awards. Mrs. Kennedy always puts her clients’ needs first and handles each case with the care, compassion and the attention it deserves. Mrs. Kennedy believes in fighting for her clients’ rights vigorously.

Mrs. Kennedy also holds a California Real Estate license, so she has intimate knowledge of the complexities involving real estate transactions. Mrs. Kennedy has represented purchasers, sellers, developers, and real estate brokerages. Having been in the real estate business for almost a decade, she has successfully resolved landlord-tenant disputes, agent-broker disputes, buyer-seller disputes and a myriad of other intricate real estate matters including contract drafting and negotiation.

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Experience

Attorney

Doty Law Group, P.C.

Present

Tarzana, CA

Admission

Verified California

2012

Education

California State University | Northridge

Bachelors (Political Science)

1998

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Member | California State Bar Association
  • Member | Beverly Hills Bar Association
  • Member | American Bar Association
Honors / Awards
  • American Bar Association | Top Lawyers Under 40

Notable Work

Publications

"A Trial Court's Misunderstanding of the Scope of its Discretion to Strike Priors Under the Three Strikes Law Can Result in Cruel and Unusual Punishment," Journal of Legal Advocacy & Practice. Volume 3, .

2001



"Discrimination Against Handicapped Employees" Journal of Legal Advocacy & Practice. Volume 3, .

2001

Questions & Answers

Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.

We represented an estate in a probate matter with 17 heirs who had inherited a property that had been wrongfully taken from their deceased family member by fraud. The property was a part of a huge fraud case that was being prosecuted by the Department of Justice's Attorney General. By representing the Petitioner in the civil case and initiating a probate case we were able to successfully get the property back in the decedent's estate so that it could be sold and the funds distributed to the rightful heirs.

How did you build a successful practice?

Kennedy Law Group, P.C. was built on faith, lots of hard work and the practice of excellence. It started with referrals from friends and family and when we were able to win big for them, word about our law firm began to spread. After exceeding our clients' expectations they began referring us to other clients and we have been giving every case our very best since our very first.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?

Clients should look for a lawyer who is competent, personable, dedicated, trustworthy and one who will take their calls.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?

Having local knowledge is very important to the success of our cases. We know the local court rules and have appeared before many of the probate judges, so we know what to expect and what they are looking for. This helps us be successful with all court matters.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?

In a free phone consultation, depending on the complexity of the facts and legal issues, we can help identify the legal issues that need to be addressed, provide information about what legal steps/process should be taken, the potential for success of the matter and resources that may be useful to the caller.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?

In a free consultation we will typically ask for the facts concerning the matter (circumstances of what happened, dates, locations, etc.), what has been done and what outcome the potential client wants. If applicable, we will ask for a property address.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?

We put our clients first and we make the legal process as simple as possible for a non-attorney to understand. We keep our clients updated on the progress of the matter and answer all of their questions.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

Having a totally satisfied client at the end of our representation is the most rewarding aspect of our job.

What are your other interests in addition to law?

In addition to law, I enjoy watching movies, reading and volunteering with my husband who is my best friend.

Are you involved in your community?

We at Kennedy Law Group, P.C. are a part of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Beverly Hills Bar Association and the Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association. We support numerous charities and sponsor events held by community associations. We also mentor young men and women, several of whom would like to pursue legal careers to help make a difference.

The Kennedy Law Group PC Highlights

Estate

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Languages: English