Patrick J. Kennedy was born and raised in New Haven County and currently resides in Hamden. Attorney Kennedy received his undergraduate degree from Connecticut College and his law degree cum laude from Quinnipiac University. Prior to law school, Mr. Kennedy was a claims adjuster at a large insurance company where he handled asbestos and mold related injury and property damage claims.

At Quinnipiac, Mr. Kennedy received the distinguished academic achievement award in Trial Practice and was a member of the Moot Court Honor Society. In addition, he worked as a student intern in Quinnipiac's Health Law Clinic where he provided legal assistance to low income individuals who had been denied access to health benefits. Mr. Kennedy also clerked at RisCassi & Davis while obtaining his law degree.

Mr. Kennedy is a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the Connecticut Bar Association, the New Haven County Bar Association and the Hartford County Bar Association. He is admitted to practice before all courts in the State of Connecticut and the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut.