Atty. John Armstrong Kelley

Atty. John Armstrong Kelley

John Armstrong Kelley is a lawyer practicing contracts, intellectual property, litigation and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1986, and has been licensed for 28 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About John Armstrong Kelley at a glance

John Armstrong Kelley is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Niesar & Vestal LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, personal injury, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern, Central, Eastern and Southern Districts of California U.S. (1998). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1997) and Yale University (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Armstrong Kelley is a lawyer practicing contracts, intellectual property, litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1986, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices at Niesar & Vestal LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Armstrong Kelley's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Contracts

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Armstrong Kelley

Where is John Armstrong Kelley's law office located?
John Armstrong Kelley's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Niesar & Vestal LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Armstrong Kelley handle?
John Armstrong Kelley focuses on formation, contracts, personal injury, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Armstrong Kelley practiced law?
John Armstrong Kelley has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John Armstrong Kelley go to law school?
John Armstrong Kelley earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact John Armstrong Kelley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1997
B.A.
Yale University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern, Central, Eastern and Southern Districts of California U.S.
Admitted: 1998

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