Nathan Kennedy - Austin, TX
Attorney at The Carlson Law Firm
Admiralty & Maritime Law Lawyers in Austin, TX
135 W. Slaughter Lane Suite A Austin, TX 78748
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Austin Admiralty & Maritime Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Admiralty & Maritime Law
- Asbestos Mesothelioma
- Birth Injury
- Brain Injury
- Class Actions - Plaintiff
- Construction Accidents
- Drugs & Medical Devices
- Motor Vehicle Accidents - Plaintiff
- Motor Vehicle Defects
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Personal Injury - Plaintiff
- Premises Liability - Plaintiff
- Railroad Worker Injury-FELA
- Toxic Torts
- Truck Accident
- Wrongful Death - Plaintiff
Attorney Information
Overview
Nathan "Nate" Kennedy is a seasoned trial lawyer in The Carlson Law Firm's South Austin location. He works tirelessly to seek justice for injured people seriously hurt or killed by the negligent acts of careless corporations. Nate is a partner with his firm and is licensed to practice in Texas and Colorado.
Experience on Your Side
Nate graduated from the University of Ohio, receiving his Bachelor of Business Administration and Juris Doctor. Shortly after graduation, he entered the U.S. Army, where he proudly served our country.
To date, Nate has litigated 25 jury trials to verdict in state and federal courts.
In the last 10 years alone, Nate has recovered over $50 million in trial verdicts, arbitration awards and settlements for his clients.
When he's not hard at work representing his clients, Nate enjoys barbecue. He's known for giving excellent barbecue restaurant recommendations and once appeared on the Travel Channel's Diva Q.
Combat Veteran
As a U.S. Army combat veteran and Bronze Star recipient, Nate is no stranger to leadership in conflict. In 2009, he tried and won his first jury trial in Baghdad, Iraq as lead prosecutor for the 1st Cavalry Division. Following an engagement with the enemy in Sadr City while assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, Nate was also awarded the Combat Action Badge.
Recent Results
2022 - $5.6 Million settlement for brain injury caused when a delivery driver struck a pedestrian in a neighborhood.
2022 - $1,150,000 settlement for spine injuries sustained in a collision caused by an 18-wheeler jackknife during a snow storm on Interstate 35.
2022 - $950,000 settlement for spine injuries caused by an 18-wheeler losing control in a construction zone on Interstate 35.
2021 - $3 Million settlement for brain injury arising out of workplace accident.
2020 - $2 Million settlement for neck injury sustained in a collision caused by the driver for a package delivery company.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Lifetime Member
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Lifetime Member
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
- Austin Monthly Magazine – Austin’s Top Attorneys
- Bronze Star
- Meritorious Service Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Iraqi Campaign Medal with Campaign Star
- Global War on Terrorism Medal
- Army Service Ribbon
- Overseas Service Ribbon
- Air Assault Badge
- Combat Action Badge
Education
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Legal Education
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The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law,
Columbus,
Ohio
Juris Doctorate
Law Journal: Ohio State Law Journal, Editor, 2005 - 2007
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The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law,
Columbus,
Ohio
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Non Legal Education
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Ohio University,
Athens,
Ohio
B.B.A.
Honors: Cum Laude
Major: Economics
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Ohio University,
Athens,
Ohio
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- United States Army – Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Trial Defense Attorney, 2010 - 2012
- United States Army – Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Trial Counsel, 2009
- United States Army – Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Legal Assistance Attorney, 2008
- United States Army – Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Army Defense Appellate Division, 2006
- Department of Homeland Security, Legal Intern, 2005
Bar Admissions
- Texas
- Colorado
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
Other Affiliations
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association
- Ohio State Alumni Association of Austin, TX
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Contact
135 W. Slaughter Lane
Suite A
Austin, TX 78748
Fax: 512-443-6501
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.carlsonattorneys.com/
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