Alfreida B. Kenny, Esq.

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Biography

Charles Evan Hughes Fellow, May 1973. Author: "Advanced Directives, Implements for Future Care," December 18, 2009, October 13, 2005, November 1, 2004, November 12, 2002, Published by New York County Lawyers' Association; "Guardianship of the Person," December 1, 2009, December 10, 2007, Published by New York County Lawyers' Association and New York City Bar; "The New Power of Attorney Statute," July 28, 2009, Published by the Lesbian and Gay Law Association of Greater New York; "Guardianship Under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law, Article 17 and Article 17-A of the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act and Article 12 of Civil Practice Law and Rules," April 23, 2008, May 6, 2005, Published by New York County Lawyers' Association and new York City Bar; "Preliminary Examination: So you want to Open Your Own Law Firm?" April 3, 2007, Published by New York County Lawyers' Association and New York City Bar; "Practical Considerations: Managing Your Association and Trying to Stay Sane at the Same Time," October 2004, Published by New York County Lawyers' Association and New York City Bar; "Preparing the Petitioner-Client for Guardianship Proceeding," January 5, 2006, Published by New York City Bar; "The Court Evaluator," October 29, 2005, April 1, 1999, Published by New York County Lawyers' Association, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Practicing Law Institute and other bar associations; "Guardianships Under Article 17 and Article 17-A of the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act and Supplemental Needs Trusts," March 28, 2003, Published by New York County Lawyers' Association; "Is Article 81 the Appropriate Vehicle to Address the Needs of the Mentally Ill?" June 28, 2001, Published by New York State Judicial Institute, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, New York County Lawyers' Association and Lorman Education Services; "Burdens of Proof in Article 81 Proceedings and Beyond to Surrogate's Court to Continue Combat by Litigation," October 9, 2002, Published by The Association of the Bar of the City of New York and New York County Lawyers' Association; "Subtle and Not So Subtle Changes in the Practice of Adult Guardianship Under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law," January 14, 2002, Published by New York State Bar Association; "Physician-Patient Privilege Issues in Article 81 Proceedings," June 28, 1999, May 6, 1998, Published by New York State Unified Court System, Summer Judicial Seminar, 1999 & 1998, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York and New York County Lawyers' Association; "Issues Presented in Article 81 Proceedings that May Require Judicial Intervention," Published by New York State Unified Court System, Summer Judicial Seminar, 1999; "Recent Significant Disclosure Cases," May 1999 and June 14, 1999, Published by The Association of the Bar City of New York and Practicing Law Institute; "The Voting Rights Act of 1965 and Minority Access to the Political Process," Columbia Human Rights Law Review, Vol. 6, No. 1, Spring 1974. Professor: New York University School of Law, August 1984-June 1986; Real Property and Legal Analysis, Writing and Research, Pace University, Summer 1984; Small Law Firm Management, Columbia University Law School, 1997-1998. Formerly with: Cooper, Liebowitz, Royster & Kenny; Cooper & Kenny; Weil, Gotshal & Manges. Arbitrator, Real Estate. Mediator, Trusts and Estates, Real Estate, Commercial Transactions, Issues relating to the elderly.

May 1973. Author: "Advanced Directives, Implements for Future Care," December 18, 2009, October 13, 2005, November 1, 2004, November 12, 2002, Published by New York County Lawyers' Association; "Guardianship of the Person," December 1, 2009, December 10, 2007, Published by New York County Lawyers' Association and New York City Bar; "The New Power of Attorney Statute," July 28, 2009, Published by the Lesbian and Gay Law Association of Greater New York; "Guardianship Under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law, Article 17 and Article 17-A of the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act and Article 12 of Civil Practice Law and Rules," April 23, 2008, May 6, 2005, Published by New York County Lawyers' Association and new York City Bar; "Preliminary Examination: So you want to Open Your Own Law Firm?" April 3, 2007, Published by New York County Lawyers' Association and New York City Bar; "Practical Considerations: Managing Your Association and Trying to Stay Sane at the Same Time," October 2004, Published by New York County Lawyers' Association and New York City Bar; "Preparing the Petitioner-Client for Guardianship Proceeding," January 5, 2006, Published by New York City Bar; "The Court Evaluator," October 29, 2005, April 1, 1999, Published by New York County Lawyers' Association, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Practicing Law Institute and other bar associations; "Guardianships Under Article 17 and Article 17-A of the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act and Supplemental Needs Trusts," March 28, 2003, Published by New York County Lawyers' Association; "Is Article 81 the Appropriate Vehicle to Address the Needs of the Mentally Ill?" June 28, 2001, Published by New York State Judicial Institute, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, New York County Lawyers' Association and Lorman Education Services; "Burdens of Proof in Article 81 Proceedings and Beyond to Surrogate's Court to Continue Combat by Litigation," October 9, 2002, Published by The Association of the Bar of the City of New York and New York County Lawyers' Association; "Subtle and Not So Subtle Changes in the Practice of Adult Guardianship Under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law," January 14, 2002, Published by New York State Bar Association; "Physician-Patient Privilege Issues in Article 81 Proceedings," June 28, 1999, May 6, 1998, Published by New York State Unified Court System, Summer Judicial Seminar, 1999 & 1998, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York and New York County Lawyers' Association; "Issues Presented in Article 81 Proceedings that May Require Judicial Intervention," Published by New York State Unified Court System, Summer Judicial Seminar, 1999; "Recent Significant Disclosure Cases," May 1999 and June 14, 1999, Published by The Association of the Bar City of New York and Practicing Law Institute; "The Voting Rights Act of 1965 and Minority Access to the Political Process," Columbia Human Rights Law Review, Vol. 6, No. 1, Spring 1974. Professor: New York University School of Law, August 1984-June 1986; Real Property and Legal Analysis, Writing and Research, Pace University, Summer 1984; Small Law Firm Management, Columbia University Law School, 1997-1998. Formerly with: Cooper, Liebowitz, Royster & Kenny; Cooper & Kenny; Weil, Gotshal & Manges. Arbitrator, Real Estate. Mediator, Trusts and Estates, Real Estate, Commercial Transactions, Issues relating to the elderly. Member: The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Member, Executive Committee, 1993-1998; Member, Committee on Trusts and Estates and Surrogate's Courts, 1992-1995); New York State (Member: Elder Law Committee, 2000—; Alternate Dispute Section; Executive Committee, Elder Law Section, 2000—) and American (Member, Alternate Dispute Section) Bar Associations; New York County Lawyers Association (Co-Chair, Trusts and Estates Legislation and Governmental Affairs Committee, 1996-1998; Member, 1993— and Member, Estates, Trusts and Surrogate's Court Practice Section; Member, Elder Law Committee, 2000—).

Areas of Practice (12)

  • Mediation
  • Fiduciary Law
  • Guardianships
  • Conservatorships
  • Receiverships
  • Elder Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Surrogate's Court Practice
  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • General Commercial Litigation
  • Real Estate

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Syracuse University, A.B., 1972
Law School Attended:
Columbia University School of Law, J.D., 1975
Year of First Admission:
1975
Admission:
1975, Pennsylvania; 1976, New York; 1976, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; 1976, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; 1981, U.S. Supreme Court; 1982, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Birth Information:
Richmond, Virginia, March 12, 1950
Reported Cases:
In Re Kenny, 777 N.Y.S. 2nd 432 (1st Dept., 2004); Perez v Rodino, 184 Misc. 2d 855, 710 N.Y.S. 2d 770 (NY Sup. Ct., NY Co., 2000); Bailey v 800 Grand Concourse Owners, Inc., 199 A.D. 2d1, 604 N.Y.S. 2d 562 (1st Dept., 1993); Lloyd Biggle, Jr. and Damon Knight v Harper & Row, Publishers, Inc., 675 F.2d 107 (6th Cir., 1982); Linden v Harper & Row Publishers, 490 F. Supp. 297 (SDNY, 1980); Holy Spirit Association for Unification of World Christianity v Harper & Row, Publishers, Inc., 101 Misc., 2d 30, 420 N.Y.S. 2d 56 (Sup. Ct., NY Co., 1979).
ISLN:
905926603

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