Atty. Douglas A Kelley

Atty. Douglas A Kelley

Douglas A Kelley is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal litigation, health care and 9 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas A Kelley at a glance

Douglas A Kelley is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Kelley, Wolter & Scott, P.A.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, whistleblower, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1974), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1974), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1978), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1984). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 1974) and University of Minnesota (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hennepin County, Minnesota State, Federal and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas A Kelley is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal litigation, health care and 9 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Douglas practices at Kelley, Wolter & Scott, P.A. in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas A Kelley's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Douglas A Kelley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →

White Collar Crimes

Douglas A Kelley is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Minnesota →

Whistleblower & Retaliation

Douglas A Kelley is one of 3,552 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

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

Douglas A Kelley is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas A Kelley

Where is Douglas A Kelley's law office located?
Douglas A Kelley's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Kelley, Wolter & Scott, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas A Kelley handle?
Douglas A Kelley focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, whistleblower, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Douglas A Kelley practiced law?
Douglas A Kelley has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Douglas A Kelley go to law school?
Douglas A Kelley earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Douglas A Kelley for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas A Kelley 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 Douglas A Kelley received?
Douglas A Kelley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota Law School
- 1974
B.A.
University of Minnesota
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1984

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