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Important Federal Court ruling

Important Federal Court ruling. The team at Kenny, Burns & McGill fight hard for your rights. Federal court yesterday denied the School board’s motion to dismiss the case. The case will not proceed to jury trial. Great day for the firm. MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT INTRODUCTION Plaintiff’s Second Read More

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Big Win in Federal Civil Court

Attorney Eileen Burns received a favorable opinion today, published by a judge of the Pennsylvania Federal Eastern District Court: our client, who has sued the City of Philadelphia in connection with the injuries he sustained in prison during a brutal assault by correctional officers, is allowed to move his case forward to trial, defeating a Read More

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Civil Rights Action Survives Attack from City Solicitor

Civil rights lawyer Eileen Burns recently filed a lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia on behalf of an inmate who was the victim of a vicious attack in a Philadelphia prison. Part of the claims against the City are called Monell claims, in which attorney Burns alleged that the City had allowed a practice or Read More

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    In 2015, a speeding Amtrak train derailed in Philadelphia, leaving eight dead and hundreds injured. One victim hired our firm to handle her personal injury claims, and attorney Thomas Kenny was among the first to reach a settlement with Amtrak. READ MORE

  • Federal Probation Terminated–Without a Hearing

    Our client, who was sentenced to several years in federal prison and three years of probation, has been completely released from supervision after our firm filed a successful motion in federal court. The judge granted our motion without even scheduling a hearing and our client walked free.

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    Our firm successfully lodged an appeal with the Zoning Board of Adjustment in Philadelphia. After our firm presented the project at a local community meeting, worked with the architect to showcase the merits of the proposed structure, and publicly fought the case before the Zoning Board, our client is now permitted to begin construction. READ MORE