Million & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates

The Top Trial Lawyers In America

Andrew Swartz and Michele Kennedy are both members of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Each has won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.

In 2017, Ms. Kennedy recovered one of the top settlements in California (16th highest recovery) and in 2019 recovered one of the Top 100 settlements in California.

Monterey Personal Injury Attorneys

No Attorney Fees Unless You Collect - We Advance All Costs

For over 45 years, the partners at Swartz & Kennedy have practiced law in the Central Coast. Although they have appeared in courts all over the state for their clients, the focus has always been on representing the residents of the Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties and representing visitors who have been injured in these counties.. The firm focuses on personal injury and wrongful death cases. It has always provided its clients and injured victims with the best legal representation based on its years of experience in the courtroom and outside of it to obtain the best results possible for each client. We have maintained that work ethic and continue to aggressively go above and beyond our previous accomplishments. To find out how we can assist you, we urge you to contact us as soon as possible during your personal injury claim process or at the earliest time in your case to ensure that we can perform an early investigation and protect you from being taken advantage of by an insurance company. Having the experienced and qualified legal advice our firm provides can significantly reduce your risk of being under-compensated or even held liable for an accident.

Andrew Swartz opened the predecessor firm to Swartz & Kennedy in 1974. In 1983 Michele Kennedy joined the firm. From the very beginning, the attorneys at Swartz & Kennedy have been setting the industry standard for what personal injury and business litigation attorneys can do for their clients. Swartz & Kennedy has over 80 years of combined experience and a record of consistent success. The firm is ranked at the highest level by its peers - judges, arbitrators and practicing attorneys. our AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell and membership in the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forums illustrates Swartz & Kennedy’s success.

We've Fought and Won for Our Clients

See the Results

$5 Million Auto v. Auto (Commercial)
$3 Million Auto v. Truck (Wrongful Death)
$1 Million Auto v. Auto
$1 Million Auto v. Auto
$1 Million Premises Liability
$850 Thousand Auto v. Truck (Agricultural big rig and trailer)
$850 Thousand Auto v. Truck (Big Rig and trailer)
$850 Thousand Auto v. Truck (Commercial)
$500 Thousand Auto v. Auto
$465 Thousand Autos v. Motorcycle Accident
$450 Thousand Auto v. Auto
$300 Thousand Homeowners Liability
$300 Thousand Homeowners Liability
$205 Thousand Auto v. Bicycle

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Protect Your Rights by Retaining Our Firm Today

When it comes to filing a personal injury claim, qualified legal representation is the difference from recovering whatever an insurance company decides your damages are worth and recovering the fair value of your damages under the law. By retaining Swartz & Kennedy, you are assured that you will be fully advised of all your rights and receive all the compensation to which you are entitled under the law.

Insurance companies' figures have proven the fact that people filing personal injury claims with the help of a lawyer are more likely to receive higher awards. Our firm has the experience, qualifications, and dedication to provide our clients with the most compensation possible, and we have a history of success to prove it.

Contact the firm directly to see our experience and talent for yourself.

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See How We have Helped Our Clients!

Michele is very experienced with a big heart!
“My wife, Tammy was involved in an auto accident that nearly killed her. She was the victim of a drunk driver. Michele Kennedy was recommended to us by another attorney and it was our good fortune that she was. Michele was able to force the best possible outcome out of this horrible accident. Throughout this ordeal Michele showed real concern for Tammy and took action to help in Tammy's care. Michele is a very experienced, strong and capable attorney with a big heart.”

G. Phillips
I express my sincerest gratitude to the lawyer Michele Kennedy for solving my problem with my car accident.
“I express my sincerest gratitude to the lawyer Michele Kennedy for solving my problem with my car accident.”

Nadia S.A.
Gracias Michele por pelear por mi y por haberme ayvadado a ganal mi caso.
“Agradezco a la abogada Michele Kennedy y a todo su equipo, el profecionalismo y apoyo gue me brindaron cuadno yo mas lo necesite. Su constante preocupacion y sus hecomendaciones para poder matener mi salud en una mejor forma, me hizo sentir el gran valor que le dan al ser humano. Des de el piemer momento en que la conoce sabia que era la persona apropeada para llevar mi caso. Gracias Michele por pelear por mi y por haberme ayvadado a ganal mi caso. Siecupre estaran en mi mente.”

Dolores A.
Never once did I feel uncomfortable or intimidated by Ms. Kennedy or her very caring and understanding colleagues.
“"I was recovering from a personal injury as a pedestrian after being hit from behind, knocked down, and run over. I was left with a crushed foot, a permanent injury. After a referral from my primary physician and being advised that sometimes insurance companies are difficult to work with after an auto accident injury, I decided to contact Michele Kennedy. What a blessing! After a consultation she consented to take my case. What can I say about Michele Kennedy? I had been working for years in the medical field as an assistant and office manager and had heard her name and excellent reputation with patients who used her firm. Ms. Kennedy went beyond my greatest expectations. After depositions, medical care and a final mediation, my case was settled with a very rewarding recovery. Never once did I feel uncomfortable or intimidated by Ms. Kennedy or her very caring and understanding colleagues. Michele Kennedy's firm is like a family, with your interest at heart. She is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, compassionate, and sincere. I was secure in the fact that I was in good hands at the very first consultation."”

Coralyn Coble, Retired, Fonner Activities Coordinator, Pacific Meadows Retirement Community
Michele Kennedy's knowledge of the intricacies of the law along with her years of experience was unmatched!
“Michele Kennedy's dogged efforts and expertise in my personal injury case was unsurpassed. Her knowledge of the intricacies of the law along with her years of experience was unmatched. She fought for my rights and did not let go until we both were happy with the result. I am extremely pleased with the handling of my case and highly recommend Michele. I am certain no one else could have done a better job and am totally satisfied and will continue to recommend her as "the best personal injury lawyer in town". Thanks again Michele--could not be happier.”

Sally

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