Atty. Max Lee Kelley

Atty. Max Lee Kelley

Max Lee Kelley is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime. Max received a B.S. degree from California Maritime Academy in 1984, and has been licensed for 26 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Max Lee Kelley at a glance

Max Lee Kelley is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Cox, Wootton, Lerner, Griffin & Hansen, LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on maritime. Admitted to practice in California (2000). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1998) and California Maritime Academy (B.S., 1984). Active member of Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Max Lee Kelley is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime
  • Max received a B.S. degree from California Maritime Academy in 1984, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Max practices at Cox, Wootton, Lerner, Griffin & Hansen, LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Max Lee Kelley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Max Lee Kelley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Max Lee Kelley

Where is Max Lee Kelley's law office located?
Max Lee Kelley's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Cox, Wootton, Lerner, Griffin & Hansen, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Max Lee Kelley handle?
Max Lee Kelley focuses on maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Max Lee Kelley practiced law?
Max Lee Kelley has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Max Lee Kelley go to law school?
Max Lee Kelley earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Max Lee Kelley for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1998
B.S.
California Maritime Academy
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2000

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