Atty. John Thomas Kelly

Atty. John Thomas Kelly

John Thomas Kelly is a lawyer practicing real estate law, property taxation disputes, land use law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Aspen Aspen 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About John Thomas Kelly at a glance

John Thomas Kelly is a real estate, tax, and zoning attorney based in Aspen, Colorado. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1971). Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1971) and University of Colorado (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Pitkin County and Colorado Bar Associations. Serands clients in Aspen, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Thomas Kelly is a lawyer practicing real estate law, property taxation disputes, land use law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • John practices in Aspen, CO

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas Kelly's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Thomas Kelly is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Colorado →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John Thomas Kelly is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Colorado →

Land Use & Zoning

John Thomas Kelly is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Colorado →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Thomas Kelly

Where is John Thomas Kelly's law office located?
John Thomas Kelly's law practice is located in Aspen, Colorado. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas Kelly handle?
John Thomas Kelly focuses on real estate, tax, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has John Thomas Kelly practiced law?
John Thomas Kelly has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did John Thomas Kelly go to law school?
John Thomas Kelly earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact John Thomas Kelly for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Thomas Kelly received?
John Thomas Kelly's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Denver
- 1971
B.A.
University of Colorado
- 1967

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1971

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