Atty. John R. Kelso
Partner of the Firm, is a graduate of Princeton University (B.A.) and the University of Florida College of Law (J.D.), and has been involved in commercial and family litigation in South Florida since 1970. He is a member of The Florida Bar and the Dade County Bar Association.
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John R. Kelso is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practicing at The Levey Law Firm, P.A.. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on family law, business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Court of (1970) and U.S. District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida (1970). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1970) and Princeton University (A.B., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dade County Bar Association , Member Florida Bar , Member American Bar Association , Member Broward County Bar Association , Member. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Partner of the Firm, is a graduate of Princeton University (B.A.) and the University of Florida College of Law (J.D.), and has been involved in commercial and family litigation in South Florida since 1970
- He is a member of The Florida Bar and the Dade County Bar Association
- He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States
- the United States Court of Appeals for the Third, Fourth, Fifth, Seventh, Eleventh and Federal Circuits
- the United State District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Middle District of Florida and Central District of Illinois
- and the United States Court of Federal Claims
- His practice has included complex commercial matters litigated in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as family matters in both the trial and appellate courts of Florida
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Miami 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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