Atty. Ryan P. Kelley
Ryan P. Kelley advises large and small companies on their legal needs, from early inception to global operations.
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About Ryan P. Kelley at a glance
Ryan P. Kelley is a Practice Group Attorney based in McLean, Virginia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (2012). Educated at Carleton College (B.A., 2005) and University of Minnesota Law School J.D. 2011 Editor University of Minnesota Law School J.D. Minnesota Law Review University of Minnesota Law School J.D. American Constitution Society Universi (—). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Elected Member, International Institute of Space Law (IISL), 2024 •Advisory Council Member, spaceNEXT, 2026-Present •Member, American Bar Association •Member, Business Law Section, 2008-Present. Serands clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ryan P. Kelley advises large and small companies on their legal needs, from early inception to global operations
- He counsels venture capital funds, start-ups, emerging, growth, and established companies in the technology, government contracting, space, biotech, AI, and cybersecurity industries
- Ryan is known for engaging deeply with these clients on their domestic and cross-border corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, joint ventures, capital raises, strategic investments and alliances, and corporate restructuring
- Concentrations •Space, Aerospace, and Defense •Venture capital •Cross-Border M&A •Emerging technology •Blockchain taskforce •Innovation & Artificial Intelligence Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' Corporate Law, 2024-2025 •Team Member, Chambers USA Guide, Space, 2025
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Ryan P. Kelley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
Ryan P. Kelley is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Virginia →
Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
Ryan P. Kelley is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in Virginia →
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in McLean are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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