Atty. James Byron Kelly

Atty. James Byron Kelly

James Byron Kelly is a lawyer practicing tax, tax controversy. James received a B.S. degree from New York University in 2007, and has been licensed for 13 years.

Washington Washington 13 yrs experience 13 year
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About James Byron Kelly at a glance

James Byron Kelly is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Mayer Brown Llp. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on irs and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (2013), US Tax Court (2013), and District of Columbia (2014). Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2012) and New York University (B.S., 2007). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Byron Kelly is a lawyer practicing tax, tax controversy
  • James received a B.S. degree from New York University in 2007, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • James practices at Mayer Brown LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James Byron Kelly's Areas of Practice

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

IRS Disputes & Audits

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Tax Law

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

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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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Where is James Byron Kelly's law office located?
James Byron Kelly's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Mayer Brown Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Byron Kelly handle?
James Byron Kelly focuses on irs, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James Byron Kelly practiced law?
James Byron Kelly has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did James Byron Kelly go to law school?
James Byron Kelly earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.S., 2007).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
The University of Michigan Law School
- 2012
B.S.
New York University
- 2007

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2013
US Tax Court
Admitted: 2013
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2014

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