Atty. John Forrest Kelly

Atty. John Forrest Kelly

John Forrest Kelly is a lawyer practicing business law, probate & trust law, trust and 4 other areas of law. John has been licensed for 4 years.

Tupelo Tupelo 4 yrs experience 4 year
Call (662) 205-5991 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Forrest Kelly at a glance

John Forrest Kelly is a trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and business attorney based in Tupelo, Mississippi. They have 4+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2022. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2022) and Mississippi (2025). Serands clients in Tupelo, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Forrest Kelly is a lawyer practicing business law, probate & trust law, trust and 4 other areas of law
  • John has been licensed for 4 years
  • John practices in Tupelo, MS

Practice Areas Explained

John Forrest Kelly's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

John Forrest Kelly is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Mississippi →

Probate

John Forrest Kelly is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Mississippi →

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.

John Forrest Kelly is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Forrest Kelly is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Mississippi →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Forrest Kelly is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Forrest Kelly

Where is John Forrest Kelly's law office located?
John Forrest Kelly's law practice is located in Tupelo, Mississippi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Forrest Kelly handle?
John Forrest Kelly focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has John Forrest Kelly practiced law?
John Forrest Kelly has 4+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2022.
How can I contact John Forrest Kelly for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2022
Mississippi
Admitted: 2025

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