Joshua R. Kennedy - Portland, OR
Attorney at Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP
Construction Services & Litigation Lawyers in Portland, OR
900 SW Fifth Avenue 24th Floor Portland, OR 97204
Portland Construction Services & Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Construction Services & Litigation
- Environmental Law & Toxic Torts
- Professional Liability
- Product Liability
- Real Estate Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Josh focuses his law practice on construction services, construction litigation, product liability, and real estate litigation and has represented contractors, developers, design professionals, manufacturers, distributors, and property owners in a wide variety of circumstances. He has spent significant time in the courtroom and has tried dozens of jury trials through verdict. He also has a proven track record of negotiating favorable results for clients in contract and settlement negotiations, often involving high stakes and numerous interested parties.
Josh’s practice includes:
- Civil litigation of construction, professional liability, real estate, business, product liability, and other disputes;
- Negotiating and drafting construction contracts, lien releases, settlement agreements, waivers, warranties, tolling agreements, and other contractual documents;
- Interfacing with and providing legal advice to corporate general counsel in Oregon and other jurisdictions;
- Assisting clients to establish and maintain appropriate contractual systems, standards, and processes;
- Risk management, insurance, and business structuring analysis and advice;
- Monitoring of legal, regulatory, and administrative developments and advice regarding compliance; and
- Creative problem solving for clients in a wide variety of other circumstances.
Education
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Legal Education
- University of Oregon School of Law, Eugene, Oregon, 2006
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Non Legal Education
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Willamette University, 2002
Honors: magna cum laude
Major: Psychology
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Willamette University, 2002
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Classes and Seminars
- “New Construction Home Warranties”, Portland Area Realtors, March 2015
Pro Bono Activities
- Volunteer at the Oregon Law Center, Southeast Legal Clinic
Published Works
Articles
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“2018 ALFA Construction Law Compendium – Oregon”, ALFA International Construction Practice Group
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“2016 ALFA Construction Law Compendium – Oregon”, ALFA International Construction Practice Group
Bar Admissions
- Oregon, 2006
- U.S. District Court District of Oregon, 2009
- Washington
- Utah
Other Affiliations
- Oregon State Bar Association
- Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
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Contact
900 SW Fifth Avenue
24th Floor
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (503) 323-9000
Fax: (503) 323-9019
Email: Send a message
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