Atty. D. Arthur Kelsey

Atty. D. Arthur Kelsey

D. Arthur Kelsey is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime, litigation.

Richmond Richmond 41 yrs experience 41 year
Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About D. Arthur Kelsey at a glance

D. Arthur Kelsey is a Ct. of App. J. based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on litigation and maritime. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1985). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D., 1985) and Old Dominion University (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • D. Arthur Kelsey is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime, litigation
  • D. Arthur received a B.A. degree from Old Dominion University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • D. Arthur practices in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

D. Arthur Kelsey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Arthur Kelsey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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

D. Arthur Kelsey is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

D. Arthur Kelsey is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

Looking for additional Virginia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Richmond or all attorneys in Virginia.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about D. Arthur Kelsey

Where is D. Arthur Kelsey's law office located?
D. Arthur Kelsey's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does D. Arthur Kelsey handle?
D. Arthur Kelsey focuses on litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has D. Arthur Kelsey practiced law?
D. Arthur Kelsey has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did D. Arthur Kelsey go to law school?
D. Arthur Kelsey earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact D. Arthur Kelsey for a consultation?
You can contact D. Arthur Kelsey 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.

Education

J.D.
College of William & Mary
- 1985
B.A.
Old Dominion University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1985

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.