Atty. Max L. Kelley
Max L. Kelley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Admiralty and Maritime Law.
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Max L. Kelley is a maritime attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Cox Wootton Lerner Griffin & Hansen LLP. Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Max L. Kelley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Max L., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2021
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Max L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Max L. Kelley is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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