Atty. Trey Kelly

Atty. Trey Kelly

For the last 24 years, Trey has maintained a wide-ranging civil litigation practice in the New Orleans metropolitan area. He received an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is licensed to practice in both Louisiana and Texas.

Mandeville Mandeville 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Trey Kelly at a glance

Trey Kelly is a Senior Counsel based in Mandeville, Louisiana, practicing at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on construction and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1998) and Texas U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Middle D (2010). Educated at Louisiana State University – Baton Rouge (J.D. Law, 1998) and Louisiana University – Hammond, LA (B.A. Criminal, 1995). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Mandeville, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • For the last 24 years, Trey has maintained a wide-ranging civil litigation practice in the New Orleans metropolitan area
  • He received an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is licensed to practice in both Louisiana and Texas
  • Throughout his career he has defended businesses, insurers, product manufacturers, and is well-versed in the complexities of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”)
  • In addition, Trey has handled numerous trucking and transportation claims, maritime suits, family law disputes, and an array of business and transactional matters
  • Growing up on the Northshore, Trey received his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Southeastern Louisiana University, graduating with Honors in 1995
  • He received his Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University Law School in 1998 and was a published Member of the Louisiana Law Review
  • Trey is a member of the Louisiana and Texas State Bar Associations and is admitted to practice in all Louisiana & Texas state courts, as well as the U.S
  • District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana, the Southern and Western districts of Texas and the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • Trey is a former member of the International Claims Association’s Disability Committee and has lectured on various topics in the field of ERISA litigation
  • In addition to his legal work, Trey also served in both the Louisiana and Texas National Guard, making two tours to Iraq as a combat helicopter pilot (’03 and ’07)
  • He recently retired with more than 1200 flight hours and qualifications in four army aircraft, including the AH-64 Attack Helicopter
  • While serving in combat, Trey was awarded two Bronze Star Medals, an Air Medal, a Combat Action Badge, two Army Commendation Medals, and an Army Achievement Medal
  • Following his military retirement, Trey served as a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5735 and the Combat Helicopter Pilots Association

Practice Areas Explained

Trey Kelly's Areas of Practice

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

Construction Law

Trey Kelly is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Louisiana →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Trey Kelly is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Trey Kelly

Where is Trey Kelly's law office located?
Trey Kelly's law practice is located in Mandeville, Louisiana. The firm is Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Trey Kelly handle?
Trey Kelly focuses on construction, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Trey Kelly practiced law?
Trey Kelly has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Trey Kelly go to law school?
Trey Kelly earned their education at (J.D. Law, 1998); (B.A. Criminal, 1995).
How can I contact Trey Kelly for a consultation?
You can contact Trey 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 Trey Kelly received?
Trey Kelly's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Law
Louisiana State University – Baton Rouge
- 1998
B.A. Criminal
Louisiana University – Hammond, LA
- 1995

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1998
Texas U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court for the Middle D
Admitted: 2010

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