Atty. John D. Kelley

Atty. John D. Kelley

John D. Kelley is a lawyer practicing real estate, tax, tax credit transactions and 1 other area of law.

Boston Boston 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About John D. Kelley at a glance

John D. Kelley is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Jones Day. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1996) and New York (2011). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1996) and University of Miami (B.B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John D. Kelley is a lawyer practicing real estate, tax, tax credit transactions and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.B.A. degree from University of Miami in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • John practices at Jones Day in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Kelley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. 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.

John D. Kelley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

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

John D. Kelley is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Tax Law

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

John D. Kelley is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John D. Kelley

Where is John D. Kelley's law office located?
John D. Kelley's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Kelley handle?
John D. Kelley focuses on business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John D. Kelley practiced law?
John D. Kelley has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John D. Kelley go to law school?
John D. Kelley earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.B.A., 1993).
How can I contact John D. Kelley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston College
- 1996
B.B.A.
University of Miami
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1996
New York
Admitted: 2011

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