Atty. Jay B Kelly

Atty. Jay B Kelly

Jay B Kelly is a lawyer practicing tax practice, emphasis on litigation, federal and state law and 5 other areas of law. Jay received a B.A. degree from University of St.

St. Paul St. Paul 67 yrs experience 67 year
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About Jay B Kelly at a glance

Jay B Kelly is a Member based in St. Paul, Minnesota, practicing at Jay B. Kelly. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on tax, litigation, adr, appellate, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1959), U.S. Tax Court (1959), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1969), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1975). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1958) and University of St. Thomas (B.A., 1952). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Ramsey County, Minnesota State and Federal (President, Minnesota Chapter, 1974) Bar Associations. Serands clients in St. Paul, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jay B Kelly is a lawyer practicing tax practice, emphasis on litigation, federal and state law and 5 other areas of law
  • Jay received a B.A. degree from University of St. Thomas in 1952, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • Jay practices at Jay B. Kelly in St. Paul, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Jay B Kelly's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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

Jay B Kelly is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Jay B Kelly is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Minnesota →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Jay B Kelly is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Minnesota →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

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Jay B Kelly is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jay B Kelly

Where is Jay B Kelly's law office located?
Jay B Kelly's law practice is located in St. Paul, Minnesota. The firm is Jay B. Kelly. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay B Kelly handle?
Jay B Kelly focuses on tax, litigation, adr, appellate, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Jay B Kelly practiced law?
Jay B Kelly has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did Jay B Kelly go to law school?
Jay B Kelly earned their education at (J.D., 1958); (B.A., 1952).
How can I contact Jay B Kelly for a consultation?
You can contact Jay B 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 Jay B Kelly received?
Jay B Kelly's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1958
B.A.
University of St. Thomas
- 1952

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1959
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1959
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1980

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