Atty. James V. Kelly

Atty. James V. Kelly

James V. Kelly is a lawyer practicing corporate law, real estate, commercial banking and 7 other areas of law.

Providence Providence 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About James V. Kelly at a glance

James V. Kelly is a Member based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Simmons Associates, Ltd.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on residential, employment, business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1988), Rhode Island (1989), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1991). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1988) and University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Rhode Island Bar Association. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James V. Kelly is a lawyer practicing corporate law, real estate, commercial banking and 7 other areas of law
  • James V. received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James V. practices at Simmons Associates, Ltd. in Providence, RI and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

James V. Kelly's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

James V. Kelly is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Rhode Island →

Employment Law

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

James V. Kelly is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Rhode Island →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James V. Kelly is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Rhode Island →

Real Estate Law

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

James V. Kelly is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Rhode Island →

Commercial Real Estate

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James V. Kelly

Where is James V. Kelly's law office located?
James V. Kelly's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm is Simmons Associates, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James V. Kelly handle?
James V. Kelly focuses on residential, employment, business, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has James V. Kelly practiced law?
James V. Kelly has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James V. Kelly go to law school?
James V. Kelly earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact James V. Kelly for a consultation?
You can contact James V. Kelly 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 James V. Kelly received?
James V. Kelly's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1988
B.A.
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
- 1984

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1988
Rhode Island
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991

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