Patrick Kenny

Significant Accomplishments

• The Best Lawyers in America for Insurance Law (2007-present)
• In 2004, Mr. Kenny was asked by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) to serve as the Editor-in-Chief to its new Daubert Online newsletter, which DRI is publishing nationwide.
• "40 Under 40 Award," St. Louis Business Journal (2003)
• Designated by a three judge panel to serve as lead counsel on, and then prevailed on, significant dispositive motions raising issues of first impression in more than 100 business fraud cases pending in St. Louis County
• Served as lead counsel in obtaining dispositive rulings in several Carmack Amendment cases
• Represented and counseled numerous parties on restrictive covenants and non-compete agreements in Missouri and Illinois
• AV® Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Education

• University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1990)
       Order of the Coif
       Missouri Law Review
  
• University of Missouri-Columbia (B.S.B.A., emphasis in Operations and Chemistry, 1987)

Publications

Co-Author, "Why Liability Insurers are Not Fiduciaries to Their Insureds and Why Missouri Courts Should Stop Saying They Are," Journal of the Missouri Bar (Accepted for Publication)

Author, "Inadvertent Disclosure of Privileged Information to an Expert Witness" Daubert Online (May 2008)

Author, "Experts Should Test Alternative Designs or be Able to Justify Scientifically the Absence of Testing; Differential Diagnosis Can Satisfy Daubert Only If Potential Causes are 'Ruled in' and 'Ruled out'," Daubert Online, Seventh Circuit Report (May 2008)

Co-Author, Chapter, Expert Witness Discovery, New Appleman Insurance Law Practice Guide (2008)

Author, Chapter, Demystifying Insurance Disputes, Inside the Minds: Insurance Dispute Resolution Proceedings, Aspatore Books (2007)

Co-Author, Countering Contra-Insurer: Construction Principles, Arguments And Defenses That Level the Contract Interpretation Playing Field, presented at the ERISA seminar conducted by Defense Research Institute (DRI) (Spring 2007)

Author, From the Editor, "What Can You Do About Your Opponent's Junk Science Expert?" Daubert Online (August 2007)

Author, "Expert Testimony May Be Admitted Based on a Report in Substantial Compliance With Rule 26(a)(2)(B); A Contaminated Crime Scene Renders Testimony Based on the Behavior of a Tracking Dog Unreliable," Daubert Online, Seventh Circuit Report (August 2007)

Author, "Pay Attention to Experts' Professional Affiliations," Daubert Online (December 2006)

Author, Daubert Applies to Bench Trials, But the Ruling Can be Deferred to Trial," Daubert Online, Seventh Circuit Report (December 2006)

Author, "Don't Let Legal Training Interfere with the Practice of Law," Daubert Online (August 2006)

Author, "A Physician First Must 'Rule in' the Defendant's Product as a Potential Cause Before a Differential Diagnosis is Admissiable Under Daubert," Daubert Online, Seventh Circuit Report (August 2006)

Author, "The Plaintiff's Game Plan," Daubert Online (April 2006)

Author, "Expert's Initial Opinions Are Not Relevant After a Change in Facts: Experts May Testify Solely Based on Experience," Daubert Online, Seventh Circuit Report (April 2006)

Presentations

Co-Author and Speaker, "Practical Tips, Traps and Procedure in Daubert Practice," Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference (August 2008)

Co-Author and Speaker, "Experts Beware: What You Say Can Be Used Against You in a Court of Law," Selected Abstract, 2008 International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science and Technology

Co-Author and Speaker, "Experts Beware: Ignoring The Scientific Method Results in the Exclusion of Opinions," 2006 International Symposium on Fire Investigation, Science and Technology (June 2006)

Speaker, "Computer Fraud," Greater Kansas City Area Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (December 2005)

Speaker, "Drawing the Line on Attorney Communications," Armstrong Teasdale Business Litigation Ethics Seminar (June 2005)

Speaker, "Computer Fraud," Greater St. Louis Area Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (May 2005)

Professional and Civic Activities

• Defense Research Institute (Steering Committee - Commercial Litigation Committee; Expert Witness Chair, 2003-present)
• Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers (Member, 2002-present; Speaker, 2003 Annual Meeting)
• The Missouri Bar (Panel Member, Complaint Resolution Program, inception-present)
• Academy of the Sacred Heart (Board of Trustees - 2008-present; Parents Coordinating Counsel - Board Member, 2003-2008; President 2007-2008)
• St. Louis Hearing and Speech Center (Board Member, 1996-2004, 2006-present; President, 2002 & 2003; Vice President, 2001)
• Alpha Chi Sigma Chemistry Fraternity, St. Louis Professional Chapter (Member, inception to present; Treasurer, 2004-present)
• Lex Mundi (Regional Co-Chair; Pro Bono Committee, 2005-present)
• American Association for Justice (Associate Member, 2004-present)
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (Associate Member 2006-present; St. Louis Chapter, Director, 2007-present; Kansas City Chapter, 2006-present)
• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (Co-Chair, Bench and Bar Relations Committee, 2000-02)
• Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity (Vice-Magister, 1989-90)
• Small Claims Mediation Program (Founder)