Atty. Michael P. Kelly

Atty. Michael P. Kelly

Michael P. Kelly is a lawyer practicing product liability, intellectual property/information technology, business & financial services litigation and 5 other areas of law.

Wilmington Wilmington 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael P. Kelly at a glance

Michael P. Kelly is a Partner based in Wilmington, Delaware, practicing at McCarter & English, LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, ip, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Delaware (1984) and Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, District of Delaware U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. Cou (1984). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Columbia University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael P. Kelly is a lawyer practicing product liability, intellectual property/information technology, business & financial services litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael P. received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Michael P. practices at McCarter & English, LLP in Wilmington, DE

Practice Areas Explained

Michael P. Kelly's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael P. Kelly is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Delaware →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael P. Kelly is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Delaware →

Class Action

Michael P. Kelly is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Delaware →

Product Liability

Michael P. Kelly is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Delaware →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael P. Kelly is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Delaware →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Delaware

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael P. Kelly

Where is Michael P. Kelly's law office located?
Michael P. Kelly's law practice is located in Wilmington, Delaware. The firm is McCarter & English, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael P. Kelly handle?
Michael P. Kelly focuses on business, ip, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Delaware.
How long has Michael P. Kelly practiced law?
Michael P. Kelly has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Michael P. Kelly go to law school?
Michael P. Kelly earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Michael P. Kelly for a consultation?
You can contact Michael P. Kelly directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael P. Kelly received?
Michael P. Kelly's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Dickinson School of Law
- 1983
B.A.
Columbia University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Delaware
Admitted: 1984
Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, District of Delaware U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. Cou
Admitted: 1984

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