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Michael Kenny

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National jury trial and appellate lawyer who has won verdicts and settlements of more than $1 billion and, on the defense side, has helped leading industry companies avoid more than $20 billion in liability. Michael has tried cases across America and has been the lead appellate lawyer in almost all federal courts of appeal, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Life's Illusions

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