Atty. Howard M. Kelman

Atty. Howard M. Kelman

Howard M. Kelman is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, business law, real estate development and 4 other areas of law.

Plymouth Plymouth 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (508) 828-1900 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Howard M. Kelman at a glance

Howard M. Kelman is a Managing Partner based in Plymouth, Massachusetts, practicing at Serkey & Kelman, PC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1985). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1985) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Plymouth, Boston and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serands clients in Plymouth, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Howard M. Kelman is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, business law, real estate development and 4 other areas of law
  • Howard received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Howard practices at Serkey & Kelman, PC in Plymouth, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Howard M. Kelman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard M. Kelman 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.

Howard M. Kelman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

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

Howard M. Kelman is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Commercial Real Estate

Howard M. Kelman is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Massachusetts →

Land Use & Zoning

Howard M. Kelman is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Howard M. Kelman

Where is Howard M. Kelman's law office located?
Howard M. Kelman's law practice is located in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The firm is Serkey & Kelman, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard M. Kelman handle?
Howard M. Kelman focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Howard M. Kelman practiced law?
Howard M. Kelman has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Howard M. Kelman go to law school?
Howard M. Kelman earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Howard M. Kelman for a consultation?
You can contact Howard M. Kelman 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 Howard M. Kelman received?
Howard M. Kelman's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1985
B.A.
Brandeis University
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985

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