New Haven Medical Malpractice Attorney Awards and Honors
The medical malpractice attorneys at Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C. have been recognized by their peers for their medical malpractice work in New Haven for more than a decade. Four of their attorneys carry medical malpractice specific recognition in The Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs, with listings running continuously from 2014 through the 2027 edition, and the firm itself holds a Tier 1 New Haven ranking in medical malpractice law.
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Quick Facts About Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C.
- The medical malpractice attorneys at Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C. consistently earn top industry awards and peer-reviewed honors for their medical malpractice work in New Haven and throughout Connecticut.
- The medical malpractice attorneys at Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C. have secured many significant recoveries for patients and families harmed by medical malpractice in New Haven and across Connecticut.
- The medical malpractice attorneys at Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C. maintain peer-reviewed directory listings and professional organization memberships in medical malpractice law while representing patients harmed by medical negligence in New Haven and statewide.
- The medical malpractice attorneys at Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C. receive press and media attention from Connecticut news outlets and legal education programs for their medical malpractice cases in New Haven and their knowledge of medical malpractice litigation.
Firm Recognition in Medical Malpractice Law
Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C. hold a Tier 1 regional ranking for Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs in New Haven, which they have earned in three consecutive editions of Best Law Firms.
Awards and Honors
John Kennedy Jr.
Founding Partner
New Haven Medical Malpractice Lawyer
John J. Kennedy, Jr. founded the firm in 1988 and has spent more than four decades trying medical malpractice cases to Connecticut juries. Medical malpractice has been a core part of his trial practice throughout that time, alongside the mediations and arbitrations in which he is frequently selected as a neutral in medical malpractice matters. He has been named Best Lawyers Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year for New Haven in five separate years, which is an award given to only one lawyer in each practice area and metropolitan area per year. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs continuously since 2014. He serves on the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.
Awards and Honors
- 2027 The Best Lawyers in America, Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs, New Haven
- 2024 Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year, Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs, New Haven
- 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021 Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year, Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs, New Haven
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs since 2014
Stephanie Z. Roberge
Partner
New Haven Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Stephanie Z. Roberge is a partner who has practiced law for close to 30 years and focuses her practice on medical malpractice litigation. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy before her law degree, which gives her direct scientific grounding in the medication, surgical and diagnostic questions at the center of a malpractice claim. She has been named Best Lawyers Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year for New Haven in multiple years, including the current 2027 edition. She has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs continuously since 2018. She serves on the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and has taught medical malpractice litigation to other Connecticut trial lawyers.
Awards and Honors
- 2027 Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year, Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs, New Haven
- 2025 Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year, Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs, New Haven
- 2023 Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year, Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs, New Haven
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs since 2018
Michael Kennedy
Partner
New Haven Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Michael Kennedy joined the firm in 2021 and has devoted his career to representing victims of medical negligence. He has tried cases to verdict and negotiated settlements in excess of one million dollars on behalf of injured patients, and he is admitted in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He was one of the two attorneys who filed the birth injury action against Yale New Haven Hospital that the Hartford Courant covered in January 2025. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs since 2018 and serves on the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.
Awards and Honors
Patrick Kennedy
Partner
New Haven Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Patrick Kennedy is a partner whose practice is devoted to cases for injured people, with medical malpractice first among the claim types he handles. He was elected a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers on the strength of his trial results, and he handled the hospital case in which the firm defeated the state’s pandemic era immunity defense and recovered a seven figure settlement for a psychiatric patient. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law, Plaintiffs since 2016. He serves on the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and sits on its Medical Malpractice Committee.
Awards and Honors
Discuss Your Medical Malpractice Case With Our New Haven Attorneys
Awards and peer recognition reflect the experience and dedication of the attorneys at Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C., but every medical malpractice case is unique. If you believe you or a loved one was harmed by medical negligence, our New Haven medical malpractice attorneys can review the circumstances of your case and explain your legal options. Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn more about how our firm may be able to help.
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Client Testimonials
I had the privilege of being represented by Mr. John Kennedy. He was someone I could trust to be honest and walk me through a difficult time. Taylor, his paralegal, took the time to explain each circumstance that came about. I appreciate the work that was done by Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Nelligan. I would recommend Attorney John Kennedy because of his integrity and genuine concern he showed to me. My experience with them was something I will never forget and will always be thankful for.
Shannon E.
Outstanding lawyers. Attorney John Kennedy and his son Attorney Patrick Kennedy are professional in every aspect and make a difficult situation less stressful. I highly recommend them to represent you in litigation.
Ed L.
This firm ,(Michael Kennedy) went above and beyond at every turn of this process. They were efficient, thorough beyond measure and most of all compassionate, including us and keeping us informed at every step. This firm is everything a firm should be and beyond thank you again for being our champion.
Victor H.
Our Results
$17 million
Hospital malpractice case resulting in stillborn child
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$12.5 million
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$5.5 million
Death of a 69 year old man with mesenteric ischemia
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$5 million
Brain Injury caused by surgical error of neurosurgeon
Medical Malpractice
$4 million
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