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About William E. Kelly at a glance
William E. Kelly is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1982), Maryland (1982), U.S. Tax Court (1983), and Massachusetts (1985). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1980) and Harvard University (A.M. LaSalle, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William E. Kelly is a lawyer practicing tax, litigation, venture capital and 4 other areas of law
- William received a A.M. degree from Harvard University in 1975, and has been licensed for 44 years
- William practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Boston, MA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William E. Kelly is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
William E. Kelly is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Massachusetts →
William E. Kelly is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Massachusetts →
William E. Kelly is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William E. Kelly is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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