Atty. D. Michael Kelly
Our founder, Michael Kelly has practiced law in South Carolina for 40+ years. He has spent his entire career working hard to protect the rights of South Carolinians and build a better, more just community.
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D. Michael Kelly is a Founder based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Mike Kelly Law Group, LLC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1977) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1978). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1977) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Richland County Bar Association Member, Board of Directors, President. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Our founder, Michael Kelly has practiced law in South Carolina for 40+ years
- He has spent his entire career working hard to protect the rights of South Carolinians and build a better, more just community
- Mike is highly experienced in personal injury, workers compensation, disability, insurance litigation and handling professional liability claims
- He combines his knowledge of law with a compassionate approach to each client
- Taking Time to Give Back In addition to his legal career, Mike believes in giving back to the community and is heavily involved in numerous charitable and community service organizations
- His past involvement includes many offices in the Richland County Bar and South Carolina Bar and he served as President of both of these organizations
- He also served on or is currently serving on the following boards: • Central Carolina Community Foundation • New Morning Foundation • Board of Directors of the Glenforest School • University of South Carolina School of Law Building Campaign, Co-Chair • Cultural Council of Richland Lexington Counties • Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce • Richland County Airport Commission, Commissioner • Gills Creek Watershed Association, Committee Chair • Friends of the University of South Carolina School of Music, Board Member • Boy Scouts of America Indian Water Council, Executive Board Member • MIRCI (Mental Illness Recovery Center Incorporated), Board Member Mike has a reputation for outstanding community service
- His highly regarded qualities of civic leadership have earned him the respect and affection of fellow South Carolinians
- He is the recipient of notable community awards: • Mike Kelly was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2019 in the field of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. • Myrtle Beach Herald's Personal Injury Attorney of the Year • Public Citizen Award from the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association • The Compleat Lawyer Award from the University of South Carolina • Outstanding Alumnus Award from the University of South Carolina Department of Arts and Sciences • Boy Scouts of America Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award • Legal Elite of the Midland Award for Personal Injury • Civic Star Award from the Richland County Bar Association • John W. Williams, Jr. 2020 Distinguished Service Award from the Richland County Bar Association Mike extends humanity, warmth, and concern to all people
- He is a role model and influential member of the community
- Mike is a long time active member of his beloved church, St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church Professional Organizations • Richland County Bar Association Member, Board of Directors, President (1990-1992) • South Carolina Bar President (1999-2000), President-Elect (1998-1999), Treasurer (1997-1998), Secretary (1996-1997)
- Permanent Member, House of Delegates • SC Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates Member, Past President (2007- 2009)
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D. Michael Kelly's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Michael Kelly handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
D. Michael Kelly is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in South Carolina →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
D. Michael Kelly is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in South Carolina →
D. Michael Kelly is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in South Carolina →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
D. Michael Kelly is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
D. Michael Kelly is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina 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 South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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