Atty. David R Kelly

Atty. David R Kelly

David R Kelly is a lawyer practicing government contracts, class action, mass tort & multi-district litigation, commercial litigation and 6 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

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About David R Kelly at a glance

David R Kelly is a business, tax, class action, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Louisiana Eastern, Middle & Western Districts of Louisiana Fifth and Eleventh Circuit Court of Appea (1982). Educated at Paul M. Hebert Law School, Louisiana State University (J.D., 1982) and Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana (B.S. Accounting, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David R Kelly is a lawyer practicing government contracts, class action, mass tort & multi-district litigation, commercial litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • David practices in Baton Rouge, LA

Practice Areas Explained

David R Kelly's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David R 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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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Class Action

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Product Liability

David R Kelly is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David R Kelly

Where is David R Kelly's law office located?
David R Kelly's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David R Kelly handle?
David R Kelly focuses on business, tax, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has David R Kelly practiced law?
David R Kelly has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did David R Kelly go to law school?
David R Kelly earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S. Accounting, 1979).
How can I contact David R Kelly for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David R Kelly received?
David R Kelly's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Paul M. Hebert Law School, Louisiana State University
- 1982
B.S. Accounting
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana Eastern, Middle & Western Districts of Louisiana Fifth and Eleventh Circuit Court of Appea
Admitted: 1982

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