Atty. Michael Kelly
Mr. Michael Kelly is a lawyer practicing social security disability law, social security appeals, supplemental security income disability law and 2 other areas of law.
Social Security Appeals & More Attorney · Serving Plano, TX · 38+ Years Experience
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About Michael Kelly at a Glance
Michael Kelly is a Member based in Plano, Texas, practicing at Michael T. Kelly. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on ssd, securities, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1988), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1988), U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1991), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1994). Educated at Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Southwest Texas State University 1981-1982 University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of NOSSCR) Dallas Association of Social Security Claimants' Attorneys (Vice President, 1997 President, 2000, State Bar of Texas National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives. Serves clients in Plano, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Kelly
- Mr. Michael Kelly is a lawyer practicing social security disability law, social security appeals, supplemental security income disability law and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a degree from Southwest Texas State University, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Michael practices at Michael T. Kelly in Plano, TX
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Michael Kelly's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Kelly handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Plano.
Social Security Disability in Plano
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
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Securities Law in Plano
Michael Kelly is one of 64,075 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Texas →
Appellate Practice in Plano
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Michael Kelly is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Plano
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Plano are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Plano Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Plano-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 Plano Choose Michael Kelly
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 Michael Kelly's practice in the field of ssd, securities, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Kelly brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, and U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Michael Kelly can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ssd, securities, and appellate, Michael Kelly can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Plano
A Plano-based practice means Michael Kelly 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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