Atty. James Patrick Kelley

Atty. James Patrick Kelley

Mr. James Patrick Kelley is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, litigation: commercial, oil & gas.

Tyler Tyler 52 yrs experience 52 year
Call (430) 205-3006 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Patrick Kelley at a glance

James Patrick Kelley is a business, bankruptcy, litigation, and energy attorney based in Tyler, Texas. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court Texas Eastern District Court Tex (1974). Educated at University of Texas (JD, 1974). Serands clients in Tyler, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Patrick Kelley is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, litigation: commercial, oil & gas
  • James has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices in Tyler, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Kelley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Patrick Kelley 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.

James Patrick Kelley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Bankruptcy & Debt

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

James Patrick Kelley is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

James Patrick Kelley is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

James Patrick Kelley is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Patrick Kelley

Where is James Patrick Kelley's law office located?
James Patrick Kelley's law practice is located in Tyler, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Kelley handle?
James Patrick Kelley focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Patrick Kelley practiced law?
James Patrick Kelley has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James Patrick Kelley go to law school?
James Patrick Kelley earned their education at (JD, 1974).
How can I contact James Patrick Kelley for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Texas
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court Texas Eastern District Court Tex
Admitted: 1974

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