Atty. Thomas Walsh Kelty

Atty. Thomas Walsh Kelty

Thomas Walsh Kelty is a lawyer practicing municipal law, municipal bonds, municipal finance and 20 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Creighton University in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Springfield Springfield 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About Thomas Walsh Kelty at a glance

Thomas Walsh Kelty is a Member based in Springfield, Illinois, practicing at Kelty Law Office. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, contracts, trademark, and probate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1971), U.S. Supreme Court (1982), Missouri (1985), and U.S. Tax Court and U.S Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1985). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 1971) and Creighton University (B.A., 1967). Active member of Sangamon County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar Illinois Trial Lawyers Association National Association of Bond Lawyers National Institute of Municipal Law Officers. Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Walsh Kelty is a lawyer practicing municipal law, municipal bonds, municipal finance and 20 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Creighton University in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Thomas practices at Kelty Law Office in Springfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Walsh Kelty's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

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Contracts

Thomas Walsh Kelty is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →

Trademark Law

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Probate

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Walsh Kelty

Where is Thomas Walsh Kelty's law office located?
Thomas Walsh Kelty's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. The firm is Kelty Law Office. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Walsh Kelty handle?
Thomas Walsh Kelty focuses on wills, trusts, contracts, trademark, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas Walsh Kelty practiced law?
Thomas Walsh Kelty has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Thomas Walsh Kelty go to law school?
Thomas Walsh Kelty earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact Thomas Walsh Kelty for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1971
B.A.
Creighton University
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1982
Missouri
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Tax Court and U.S Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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