Atty. John P. Kelly

Atty. John P. Kelly

John P. Kelly is a lawyer practicing appellate, business law, business litigation and 9 other areas of law.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 48 yrs experience 48 year
Call (754) 315-0132 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John P. Kelly at a glance

John P. Kelly is a Principal based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at The Kelly Law Firm. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1978), Florida (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Including Trial Bar (1979), and U.S. Supreme Court (1982). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1978) and College of the Holy Cross (A.B. Psychology, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar Massachusetts Bar Association. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John P. Kelly is a lawyer practicing appellate, business law, business litigation and 9 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • John practices at The Kelly Law Firm in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practice Areas Explained

John P. Kelly's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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

Employment Law

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

John P. Kelly is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Intellectual Property

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

John P. Kelly is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John P. Kelly

Where is John P. Kelly's law office located?
John P. Kelly's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is The Kelly Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P. Kelly handle?
John P. Kelly focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John P. Kelly practiced law?
John P. Kelly has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John P. Kelly go to law school?
John P. Kelly earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (A.B. Psychology, 1974).
How can I contact John P. Kelly for a consultation?
You can contact John P. 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 John P. Kelly received?
John P. Kelly's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1978
A.B. Psychology
College of the Holy Cross
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1978
Florida
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1982

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