Arbitration & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA · 47+ Years Experience
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About Mark A. Kelley at a Glance
Mark A. Kelley is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Kitchens Kelley Gaynes, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, litigation, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1979). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1979) and Emory University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark A. Kelley
- Mr. Mark A. Kelley is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, arbitration, mediation and 3 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Mark practices at Kitchens Kelley Gaynes, P.C. in Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas Explained
Mark A. Kelley's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark A. Kelley handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Business & Corporate Law in Atlanta
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Mark A. Kelley is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Bankruptcy & Debt in Atlanta
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Mark A. Kelley is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Georgia →
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Atlanta
Mark A. Kelley is one of 5,795 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Georgia →
Civil Litigation in Atlanta
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Mark A. Kelley is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →
Landlord & Tenant in Atlanta
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
Mark A. Kelley is one of 22,207 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Georgia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Atlanta Choose Mark A. Kelley
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark A. Kelley's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, litigation, and landlord/tenant.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark A. Kelley brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, bankruptcy, and chapter 11, Mark A. Kelley can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means Mark A. Kelley attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark A. Kelley Handles in Atlanta
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mark A. Kelley has experience with under Georgia law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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