Atty. Thomas J. Kelley

Atty. Thomas J. Kelley

Thomas J. Kelley is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, complex litigation, government defense litigation and 5 other areas of law.

Omaha Omaha 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas J. Kelley at a glance

Thomas J. Kelley is a trusts, probate, criminal defense, business, and real estate attorney based in Omaha, Nebraska. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (2003), U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (2003), Iowa (2009), and Arizona (2010). Educated at University of Nebraska at Lincoln (J.D., 2003) and Creighton University (B.A., 1998). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Omaha, Nebraska State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Omaha, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas J. Kelley is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, complex litigation, government defense litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Thomas J. received a B.A. degree from Creighton University in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Thomas J. practices in Omaha, NE

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas J. Kelley's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Thomas J. Kelley is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Nebraska →

Probate

Thomas J. Kelley is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Nebraska →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Thomas J. Kelley is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Nebraska →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Thomas J. Kelley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nebraska →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Thomas J. Kelley is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Nebraska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nebraska

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas J. Kelley

Where is Thomas J. Kelley's law office located?
Thomas J. Kelley's law practice is located in Omaha, Nebraska. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas J. Kelley handle?
Thomas J. Kelley focuses on trusts, probate, criminal defense, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nebraska.
How long has Thomas J. Kelley practiced law?
Thomas J. Kelley has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Thomas J. Kelley go to law school?
Thomas J. Kelley earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Thomas J. Kelley for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas J. Kelley 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 Thomas J. Kelley received?
Thomas J. Kelley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 2003
B.A.
Creighton University
- 1998

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 2003
Iowa
Admitted: 2009
Arizona
Admitted: 2010

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