Atty. Gerard David Kelly

Atty. Gerard David Kelly

Gerard David Kelly is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, litigation, real estate and 2 other areas of law. Gerard has been licensed for 40 years.

Chicago Chicago 40 yrs experience 40 year
Call (224) 537-0063 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Gerard David Kelly at a glance

Gerard David Kelly is a trusts, estate planning, real estate, litigation, and adr attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986). Educated at Stanford Law School (JD, 1986). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gerard David Kelly is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, litigation, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • Gerard has been licensed for 40 years
  • Gerard practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Gerard David Kelly's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerard David Kelly handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Gerard David Kelly is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Gerard David Kelly is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Gerard David Kelly is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Gerard David Kelly is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Gerard David Kelly is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gerard David Kelly

Where is Gerard David Kelly's law office located?
Gerard David Kelly's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerard David Kelly handle?
Gerard David Kelly focuses on trusts, estate planning, real estate, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Gerard David Kelly practiced law?
Gerard David Kelly has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Gerard David Kelly go to law school?
Gerard David Kelly earned their education at (JD, 1986).
How can I contact Gerard David Kelly for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Stanford Law School
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986

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