The Kearney Firm
Founded in 2019
At The Kearney Firm, APC, we provide comprehensive legal services tailored to the needs of growing businesses and nonprofits, with a focus on three core areas: outside general counsel services, business and intellectual property litigation, and trademark and copyright protection.
As outside general counsel, we advise clients on contract drafting and negotiation, HR consulting, employment law compliance, corporate governance, business formation, and risk management. We help our clients navigate day-to-day legal issues, structure deals, and proactively address legal risks so they can focus on running and scaling their businesses.
We also provide trademark and copyright prosecution, licensing, and enforcement, helping clients build, protect, and leverage their intellectual property portfolios. And when disputes arise, we represent clients in commercial and IP litigation, including trademark infringement, breach of contract, trade secret misappropriation, and unfair competition claims, in both state and federal courts.
At The Kearney Firm, we pride ourselves on delivering a premium client experience defined by responsiveness, transparency, and practical, business-minded advice. We work closely with each client to develop tailored legal strategies that align with their goals, anticipate potential challenges, and position them for success. Whether you need ongoing legal support or guidance on a specific project, we bring deep experience, efficiency, and a personal, strategic approach to every engagement.
If you're seeking a dedicated legal partner to support your business, we invite you to schedule a consultation and see how we can help you move forward with confidence.
The Kearney Firm
Our Vision
The Kearney Firm is more than just a law firm – we’re a team of business partners committed to helping our clients succeed. Our personalized approach ensures that we take the time to get to know our clients and their unique business challenges. We provide expert guidance and solutions that mitigate risk and make the legal process easy to understand. With years of industry knowledge and experience, we’re confident that we can equip our clients with the tools they need to make the best business decisions. Contact us today to learn how our team can help you and your business achieve greater success.
Emily Kearney
Founder and Partner
Emily Kearney is the founder and managing attorney of The Kearney Firm, APC, where she provides strategic legal counsel to businesses and nonprofits with a focus on outside general counsel services, business and intellectual property litigation, and trademark and copyright protection. With over thirteen years of legal experience, Emily combines deep litigation expertise with a practical, business-minded approach to help her clients proactively manage risk, resolve disputes, and protect their most valuable assets.
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Emily began her legal career working for a Fortune 500 company and later at a prominent litigation firm in Los Angeles, where she developed a strong foundation in commercial litigation and complex legal matters. Today, she serves as a trusted advisor to businesses across a wide range of industries—offering legal support in contract drafting and negotiation, HR and employment compliance, corporate governance, business formation, IP enforcement, and risk management.
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Emily earned her J.D. from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, where she competed on both the moot court and trial teams and was a semi-finalist in the Vis East Moot Court Competition in Hong Kong. She received her B.S. in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Economics from Chapman University.
She is known for delivering a premium client experience grounded in responsiveness, transparency, and results—and is passionate about empowering business owners through strategic, accessible legal guidance.
Based in Orange County, Emily is a working mother of three and understands firsthand the challenges of balancing business and family. She is also a classically trained violinist and pianist, with one of her performances garnering over one million views on YouTube. Emily is committed to delivering a premium client experience rooted in responsiveness, transparency, and results—and takes pride in building long-term relationships with the clients and communities she serves.
Our Attorneys
Law is nothing else but the best of wise men applied for ages to the transactions and business of mankind.
( Abraham Lincoln)
