Atty. James Alexander Kellar

Atty. James Alexander Kellar

James Alexander Kellar is a lawyer practicing construction law, commercial litigation, bankruptcy & debt and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Rutgers College in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Newark Newark 19 yrs experience 19 year
Call (855) 566-1013 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Alexander Kellar at a glance

James Alexander Kellar is an Associate based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at McCarter & English, LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on formation, business, bankruptcy, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2007), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2007), New York (2008), and Pennsylvania (2017). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Rutgers College (B.A., 2004). Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Alexander Kellar is a lawyer practicing construction law, commercial litigation, bankruptcy & debt and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Rutgers College in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • James practices at McCarter & English, LLP in Newark, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James Alexander Kellar's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Alexander Kellar handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

James Alexander Kellar is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in New Jersey →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Alexander Kellar is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James Alexander Kellar is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New Jersey →

Construction Law

James Alexander Kellar is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

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

James Alexander Kellar is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

Looking for additional New Jersey attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Newark or all attorneys in New Jersey.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Alexander Kellar

Where is James Alexander Kellar's law office located?
James Alexander Kellar's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is McCarter & English, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Alexander Kellar handle?
James Alexander Kellar focuses on formation, business, bankruptcy, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James Alexander Kellar practiced law?
James Alexander Kellar has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did James Alexander Kellar go to law school?
James Alexander Kellar earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact James Alexander Kellar for a consultation?
You can contact James Alexander Kellar 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.

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University School of Law
- 2007
B.A.
Rutgers College
- 2004

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2007
New York
Admitted: 2008
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2017

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.