Melvin Kennedy
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Overview

Melvin Kennedy

Melvin D. Kennedy is a highly experienced mediator and attorney with a diverse legal background. He has practiced law in Missouri and Illinois since 1993, focusing on:

  • Bankruptcy and creditors’ rights
  • Criminal defense
  • Employment discrimination

For 14 years, Mr. Kennedy served as a Senior Trial Attorney for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), representing both employers and employees in employment discrimination cases. He is certified to mediate cases for:

  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
  • Circuit Courts for the Twenty-First and Twenty-Second Judicial Circuits in Missouri

In addition to mediating employment discrimination cases for the EEOC, Mr. Kennedy provides mediation and arbitration services in the following areas:

  • Police/citizen disputes and neighbor/neighbor disputes
  • Community discussions under the Ferguson Consent Decree, following the 2014 shooting of Michael Brown
  • Disputes involving vehicles under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and state lemon laws
  • Arbitration for the Council of Better Business Bureaus (BBB)

Mr. Kennedy also teaches mediation courses at Washington University School of Law and Saint Louis University School of Law, sharing his expertise with future legal professionals.

Affiliations

  • Member, Association of Attorney-Mediators (St. Louis and National Chapters)
  • Member, Community Mediation Services of St. Louis
  • Member, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis – ADR Committee

Accomplishments
Melvin D. Kennedy’s deep understanding of employment law and extensive experience in mediation and arbitration have made him a trusted resource for resolving disputes in both professional and community settings. His dedication to promoting equitable solutions and fostering constructive dialogue highlights his commitment to the legal and civic communities.

Education

  • B.S., Truman State University (1981)
  • Master of Public Affairs, University of Missouri – Columbia (1983), with honors
  • J.D., St. Louis University (1993), Cum Laude
  • Civil Mediation Training, Washington University School of Law (2004)
  • Monthly Mediation Updates, Association of Attorney Mediators – St. Louis Chapter
  • ADR Court-Certified Neutrals Seminars (2014, 2016)
  • Advanced Title IX Training, Title IX Solutions, LLC (2020)
  • Mastering the Art of Mediation Advocacy, Association of Attorney Mediators (2014)
Rates and Fees

Rates - Melvin Kennedy

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Mediation Rates
2 Party Case: $225 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $175 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $150 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request

Travel time and expenses, including meals and lodging, billed separately and split equally among the parties at the Neutral's hourly rate.
Pre/Post Consultation & Document Review: Hourly Mediation/Arbitration Rate

Mediation Admin Fees
St. Louis Mediation Admin Fee - $250 per party

MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY

Mediations cancelled within 10 days of the mediation will be charged a cancellation fee of $500. However, mediations cancelled, rescheduled or settled within 24 hours of the mediation will be charged 4 hrs. of the Neutral's hourly rate . Cancellation fees shall be sent to the cancelling party unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.