Atty. J. Kelly Work

Atty. J. Kelly Work

Assistant Municipal Counselor, 1980-1982 and Legal Counsel to Board of Adjustment, 1981-1982, Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma City 46 yrs experience 46 year
Call (405) 548-0568 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About J. Kelly Work at a glance

J. Kelly Work is an Of Counsel based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, practicing at Shirk Law Firm, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, tax, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1980). Educated at University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1980) and University of Oklahoma (B.B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Oklahoma City, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Assistant Municipal Counselor, 1980-1982 and Legal Counsel to Board of Adjustment, 1981-1982, Oklahoma City

Practice Areas Explained

J. Kelly Work's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

J. Kelly Work is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oklahoma →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Tax Law

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

J. Kelly Work is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Oklahoma →

Land Use & Zoning

J. Kelly Work is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Oklahoma →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oklahoma

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Kelly Work

Where is J. Kelly Work's law office located?
J. Kelly Work's law practice is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The firm is Shirk Law Firm, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Kelly Work handle?
J. Kelly Work focuses on employment, business, real estate, tax, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
How long has J. Kelly Work practiced law?
J. Kelly Work has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did J. Kelly Work go to law school?
J. Kelly Work earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.B.A., 1977).
How can I contact J. Kelly Work for a consultation?
You can contact J. Kelly Work 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 J. Kelly Work received?
J. Kelly Work's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Oklahoma
- 1980
B.B.A.
University of Oklahoma
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1980

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