Represented Hundreds of Injured Workers Across Western Kentucky
Austin Kennady is a native of McCracken County and a proud member of the Western Kentucky community he serves. He grew up in the Heath community and graduated with honors from Heath High School in 2007. Austin went on to attend the University of Kentucky, where he graduated cum laude in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History.
While at the University of Kentucky, Austin was actively involved in campus leadership and service. He participated in the Student Government Association, was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity where he served as treasurer of their charity, and worked as treasurer for a student investment group. He later earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law in 2014.
Austin’s passion for practicing law began in high school when he worked part-time for a local law firm. That early experience sparked his interest in helping people navigate difficult legal challenges. While attending law school, Austin continued developing his legal skills as a law clerk with the Bryant Law Center P.S.C. from 2012 to 2014. During that time, he gained valuable experience working on a wide range of cases, including personal injury claims, criminal matters, workers’ compensation cases, and train derailment lawsuits across the country.
Austin joined the Bryant Law Center P.S.C. as an attorney in 2014. Today, his practice focuses primarily on personal injury and workers’ compensation where he dedicates himself to protecting the rights of individuals and families throughout Kentucky and Missouri. Along with his legal assistant, Shauna Dollins, Austin leads the Bryant Law Center’s workers’ compensation department, proudly representing hundreds of injured workers across Western Kentucky who have been hurt on the job and need an experienced advocate on their side.
Austin is licensed to practice law in Kentucky and Missouri and is admitted to practice before the Kentucky Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.
Throughout his career, Austin has remained committed to professional excellence and service. He is a Fellow of the Kentucky Bar Association, a member of the Kentucky Justice Association, a member of the McCracken County Bar Association, and a Kentucky Bar Foundation Life Fellow. He is also a proud graduate of Leadership Paducah Class #29.
Beyond the courtroom, Austin has a strong commitment to giving back to his community. In 2022, he was the winner of the American Cancer Society’s charitable event, Dancing with Our Stars (DWOS), where he personally raised more than $50,000. He has continued his dedication to the cause and currently serves on the DWOS Executive Board.
Austin’s legal achievements have earned recognition from respected organizations within the legal community. In 2023, he was named a Kentucky “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine, a prestigious publication with more than thirteen million readers across all fifty states, Washington D.C., and the United Kingdom. Only 2.5% of eligible attorneys in Kentucky receive the Rising Star distinction.
Austin is also a member of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys and the exclusive Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization reserved for trial lawyers who have achieved significant results through verdicts, awards, or settlements exceeding one million dollars. Recently, Austin helped secure an $11.5 million settlement in a wrongful death case against a major trucking company.
Outside of his legal practice, Austin enjoys spending time with his wife, Lauren, a pharmacist, their daughter, Charlie, and their miniature dachshund, Scarlett. He is an avid golfer, a devoted fan of University of Kentucky athletics, and a lifelong supporter of the St. Louis Cardinals.
