Robert G. Kenny is a highly experienced attorney and partner in the firm's Transactional Group. He focuses his practice on defending general negligence matters, including professional liability cases for lawyers, architects, engineers, accountants, and healthcare professionals such as doctors, dentists, nurses, hospitals, and long-term care facilities. His expertise extends to representing professionals before State Licensing Boards and credential review boards, ensuring their legal standing and professional reputations remain intact.
In addition to professional liability defense, Bob has extensive litigation and trial experience, successfully handling high-stakes cases across multiple areas of law. His litigation portfolio includes product liability, construction disputes, labor and employment matters, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) disputes. He has represented clients in complex civil litigation and administrative proceedings, achieving significant outcomes in both state and federal courts. A seasoned trial attorney, Bob has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict, demonstrating strategic advocacy and courtroom expertise.
As a former Municipal Attorney, Bob has also led investigations into workplace discrimination, harassment, employment disputes, fiduciary violations, and potential criminal malfeasance. His legal acumen extends to ethics enforcement, having served as Chairman of the Supreme Court of New Jersey District VIII Ethics Committee, where he oversaw investigations into attorney disciplinary matters. His deep understanding of regulatory and compliance issues allows him to navigate complex legal landscapes effectively.
Bob’s legal background is further distinguished by his service in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, where he held key leadership, litigation, and investigative roles. He retired as a Major General in 2015 after a distinguished career, including serving as Mobilization Assistant to The Judge Advocate General of the United States Air Force. Notably, in 2014, he performed the duties of The Judge Advocate General of the Air Force, making him the only Reserve Officer ever to do so. Throughout his military career, Bob handled courts-martial, classified investigations, and complex military justice cases, reinforcing his reputation as both a skilled litigator and investigator in civilian and military legal arenas.
Areas of Focus
Litigation & Investigations
- Investigates fiduciary violations and criminal malfeasance for governmental, corporate, and non-profit entities
- Conducts workplace investigations into discrimination, harassment, hiring, and employment disputes
- Defends clients in product liability, construction, labor, and EEO matters
- Served as Chairman of the Supreme Court of New Jersey District VIII Ethics Committee, overseeing attorney ethics cases
Professional Liability Defense
- Represents lawyers, architects, engineers, accountants, and healthcare professionals in negligence claims
- Defends hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care, and assisted living facilities
- Advocates for professionals before State Licensing Boards and credential review boards
Government & Military Law
- Former Major General, U.S. Air Force Reserve, serving as Mobilization Assistant to The Judge Advocate General
- Provided legal oversight for over 900 Reserve Judge Advocates and Paralegals across 200+ offices worldwide
- Advised Air Force leadership on military justice, operational law, law of armed conflict, and rules of engagement
- Served as an instructor at the Judge Advocate General’s School, teaching advanced trial advocacy and military law
Business & Estate Litigation
- Represents state, county, and municipal entities in complex litigation matters
- Successfully litigated multimillion-dollar shareholder oppression cases
- Focuses on estate litigation and business disputes
Bob’s career spans decades of high-profile legal practice, military service, and leadership in both civilian and military legal communities. His deep expertise in litigation, investigations, and professional liability defense makes him a trusted advocate for his clients.
Affiliations
- Air Force’s Judge Advocate General School Foundation, Executive Committee, President, Board of Trustees
- New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys
- Supreme Court of New Jersey, District VIII Ethics Committee, former member and former chairman (1999-2003)
- City Market of New Brunswick, N.J, for the special improvement District for New Brunswick, Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Corporate Secretary
- Holidays for the Homeless, Board of Directors, founding member
- Knights of Columbus, Council 6930, in White House Station, NJ
- Bethlehem Township, Preservation Association, Board of Directors, founding member
- Bethlehem Township, former Municipal attorney (17 years)
- Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)
Awards
- New Jersey Super Lawyers (2005-2014; 2019-Present)
- The Best Lawyers in America (2008-2025), "Lawyer of the Year" in Construction Law (2014 and 2022) and Construction Litigation (2015)
- Reginald C. Harmon Award, 1998 Outstanding Reserve Judge Advocate of the Year - United States Air Force
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