Atty. John P. Kelly
John P. Kelly is a lawyer practicing appellate, business law, business litigation and 9 other areas of law.
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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.
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- 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
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John P. Kelly is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Florida →
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 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 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 →
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 →
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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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