Atty. Brian A. Kelly

Atty. Brian A. Kelly

Brian A. Kelly is a lawyer practicing trial, insurance coverage and risk management, environmental and 2 other areas of law.

San Francisco San Francisco 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian A. Kelly at a glance

Brian A. Kelly is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Duane Morris LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, environmental, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1984) and California (1986). Educated at Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and California State University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Activities •Bar Association of San Francisco •American Bar Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brian A. Kelly is a lawyer practicing trial, insurance coverage and risk management, environmental and 2 other areas of law
  • Brian A. received a B.A. degree from California State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Brian A. practices at Duane Morris LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Brian A. Kelly's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian A. Kelly handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Brian A. Kelly is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Brian A. Kelly is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian A. Kelly

Where is Brian A. Kelly's law office located?
Brian A. Kelly's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Duane Morris LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian A. Kelly handle?
Brian A. Kelly focuses on business, litigation, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brian A. Kelly practiced law?
Brian A. Kelly has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Brian A. Kelly go to law school?
Brian A. Kelly earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Brian A. Kelly for a consultation?
You can contact Brian A. Kelly directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Brian A. Kelly received?
Brian A. Kelly's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University School of Law
- 1984
B.A.
California State University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1984
California
Admitted: 1986

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