Atty. Matthew Alan Kelly

Atty. Matthew Alan Kelly

Matthew Alan Kelly is a lawyer practicing appeals, litigation. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years.

New York New York 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Matthew Alan Kelly at a glance

Matthew Alan Kelly is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on litigation and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of (2010). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2009) and Wesleyan University (B.A. Music, 2005). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew Alan Kelly is a lawyer practicing appeals, litigation
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Matthew practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Alan Kelly's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Where is Matthew Alan Kelly's law office located?
Matthew Alan Kelly's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Alan Kelly handle?
Matthew Alan Kelly focuses on litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew Alan Kelly practiced law?
Matthew Alan Kelly has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Matthew Alan Kelly go to law school?
Matthew Alan Kelly earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A. Music, 2005).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2009
B.A. Music
Wesleyan University
- 2005

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of
Admitted: 2010

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