William J. Kennedy
William J. Kennedy is a Maine attorney whose practice is focused on civil litigation, with an emphasis on real estate, business and creditor, and employment law litigation. Bill has extensive litigation experience in a wide variety of settings and practice areas. Before joining Drummond and Drummond in 2017, Bill worked for an international law firm in San Francisco and clerked for multiple Maine Trial Courts. However big or small your case, Bill has the experience and drive needed to get results.
Experience
Bill earned his J.D. from Cornell Law School, graduating with honors in 2010. After graduation, Bill worked in San Francisco for an international law firm focusing on complex insurance, commercial, and environmental disputes. Following his move to Maine, Bill worked for three years as a law clerk for the Maine Business and Consumer Court and Superior Court in Portland and Augusta. Through these positions, Bill gained broad experience in Maine civil practice with an emphasis on business, land use, and employment litigation. Since joining Drummond and Drummond, Bill has continued to grow his practice litigating and trying cases involving real estate, business and creditor, and employment disputes.
About Bill
After living in San Francisco for a number of years, Bill saw the light and moved to Maine. He lives in Portland with his family and regularly bikes to work. Bill enjoys rock climbing, gardening, and hiking.

Partner
Practice Areas
Business & Corporate Litigation
Employment & Labor
Real Estate Litigation, Zoning & Title Insurance Defense
Education
- Cornell Law School, J.D., cum laude
- Fairfield University, B.S., magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Maine
Professional Memberships
- Maine State Bar Association