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John Q. Kelly
John Q. Kelly is one of the most renowned litigators in the country, with a proven track record in complex civil and corporate litigation nationwide (Results).
Mr. Kelly began his legal career as a prosecutor in the trial division of the Office of the District Attorney, Queens County, New York. Upon entering private practice, Mr. Kelly successfully defended a number of major criminal cases before focusing his practice in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death. Subsequent to his landmark verdict as lead attorney for the Estate of Nicole Brown Simpson in its wrongful death action against O.J. Simpson, Mr. Kelly has successfully handled matters that receive national and international coverage (Cases), and have made him a media fixture, both as a featured guest and legal commentator (Media Appearances).
Mr. Kelly is admitted to the New York State Bar and the Southern and Eastern Districts of the United States District Court of New York, and has argued appeals in the Second and Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He has also handled matters in Connecticut, Illinois, Arizona, California, Texas, Missouri, Colorado and Australia and divides his time between New York and Connecticut.
Mr. Kelly began his legal career as a prosecutor in the trial division of the Office of the District Attorney, Queens County, New York. Upon entering private practice, Mr. Kelly successfully defended a number of major criminal cases before focusing his practice in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death. Subsequent to his landmark verdict as lead attorney for the Estate of Nicole Brown Simpson in its wrongful death action against O.J. Simpson, Mr. Kelly has successfully handled matters that receive national and international coverage (Cases), and have made him a media fixture, both as a featured guest and legal commentator (Media Appearances).
Mr. Kelly is admitted to the New York State Bar and the Southern and Eastern Districts of the United States District Court of New York, and has argued appeals in the Second and Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He has also handled matters in Connecticut, Illinois, Arizona, California, Texas, Missouri, Colorado and Australia and divides his time between New York and Connecticut.
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- White-Collar Litigation
Education
- Georgetown University
- Suffolk University School of Law
Professional Affiliations
- The Top Trial Lawyers In America
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- American Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association