Atty. John Thomas Kelley

Atty. John Thomas Kelley

John Thomas Kelley is a lawyer practicing construction law, business law, administrative law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Kansas in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Hilo Hilo 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About John Thomas Kelley at a glance

John Thomas Kelley is a business, construction, and government attorney based in Hilo, Hawaii. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Washington (Inactive) (1993), California (1997), and U.S. District Court, Central, Northern, Eastern and Southern Districts of California (1998). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1993) and University of Kansas (B.S., 1990). Serands clients in Hilo, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Thomas Kelley is a lawyer practicing construction law, business law, administrative law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Kansas in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • John practices in Hilo, HI

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas Kelley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Thomas 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 Thomas Kelley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Hawaii →

Construction Law

John Thomas Kelley is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Hawaii →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John Thomas Kelley is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Hawaii →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Hawaii

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Thomas Kelley

Where is John Thomas Kelley's law office located?
John Thomas Kelley's law practice is located in Hilo, Hawaii. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas Kelley handle?
John Thomas Kelley focuses on business, construction, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has John Thomas Kelley practiced law?
John Thomas Kelley has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did John Thomas Kelley go to law school?
John Thomas Kelley earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1990).
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Education

J.D.
University of Washington
- 1993
B.S.
University of Kansas
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Washington (Inactive)
Admitted: 1993
California
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Central, Northern, Eastern and Southern Districts of California
Admitted: 1998

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