Atty. James Anthony Kelley

Atty. James Anthony Kelley

Mr. James Anthony Kelley is a lawyer practicing government contracts, maritime, shipbuilding and repair and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About James Anthony Kelley at a glance

James Anthony Kelley is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at James A. Kelley & Associates. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on construction, government, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1979), U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1981), and District of Columbia (1991). Educated at Delaware Law School of Widener University (J.D., 1979) and Randolph-Macon College (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Anthony Kelley is a lawyer practicing government contracts, maritime, shipbuilding and repair and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Randolph-Macon College in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices at James A. Kelley & Associates in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James Anthony Kelley's Areas of Practice

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

Construction Law

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

James Anthony Kelley is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Anthony Kelley

Where is James Anthony Kelley's law office located?
James Anthony Kelley's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is James A. Kelley & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Anthony Kelley handle?
James Anthony Kelley focuses on construction, government, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James Anthony Kelley practiced law?
James Anthony Kelley has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James Anthony Kelley go to law school?
James Anthony Kelley earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact James Anthony Kelley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Delaware Law School of Widener University
- 1979
B.A.
Randolph-Macon College
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1981
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1991

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