Atty. Brian Kelly

Atty. Brian Kelly

Mr. Brian Kelly is a lawyer practicing finance, securities, corporate governance and 9 other areas of law.

Baltimore Baltimore 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Kelly at a glance

Brian Kelly is a Partner based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2001), District of Columbia (2005), and Massachusetts (2010). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Mount St. Mary's College (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Brian Kelly is a lawyer practicing finance, securities, corporate governance and 9 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from Mount St. Mary's College in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Brian practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Baltimore, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Kelly's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Brian Kelly is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Maryland →

Securities Law

Brian Kelly is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

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

Brian Kelly is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Brian Kelly is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baltimore are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Kelly

Where is Brian Kelly's law office located?
Brian Kelly's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Kelly handle?
Brian Kelly focuses on business, m&a, securities, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Brian Kelly practiced law?
Brian Kelly has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Brian Kelly go to law school?
Brian Kelly earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Brian Kelly for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore School of Law
- 2001
B.A.
Mount St. Mary's College
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2005
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2010

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