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Hello, Welcome to the Kelly Law Firm. I have been certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in both Civil Trial Law and Business Litigation. I have tried over 140 jury trials and hundreds of non-jury and arbitration matters both in South Florida and throughout the United States. I represent both individuals and Fortune 500 companies. I also have an active business counseling practice. Call 954-568-5555 or email our office staff to see how we can serve your needs.
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| John P Kelly: | Member at The The Kelly Law Firm |
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2400 E Commercial Blvd Suite 211 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-4022 |
| Website: | www.businesslitigation.com |
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The Kelly Law Firm
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Board-certified Trial lawyer for over 20 years Board-certified Business Litigation Specialist for over 10 years 140 jury trials
Wide-range counseling of clients in business entity matters including incorporation, LLC formation, shareholder agreements, and other business entity agreements Contributor to leading Florida Practice manual on Business Litigation, "Business Litigation in Florida" Lexis-Nexis CLE
Litigation of major patent, copyright and trademark matters in federal courts throughout the United States for over 25 years
Representation of clients in race, sex, age, and disability litigation matters in federal and state court; many verdicts in six figures; one verdict in seven figures
Representation of clients in insurance bad faith, securities fraud , consumer fraud, and common law fraud claims
all forms of contract drafting and review
Representation in serious cases involving personal injury, property damage and defamation
Appellate appearances in United States Supreme Court, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Florida Supreme Court, Fourth District Court of Appeals, Third Circuit Court of Appeals
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Massachusetts Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Massachusetts Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Business Law Section | Chairman subcommittee | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Business Law Section | Chairman subcommittee | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section | Chairman subcommittees | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section | Chairman subcommittees | 1985 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section | Chairman subcommittees | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Committee chairman | 1992 - 1995 |
| NITA | trial advoccay teacher | 1997 - 2002 |
| Broward County Bar Association | Chairman subcommittee on Intellectual Property | 1998 - 2000 |
| St. Thomas More Society | Director | N/A |
| St. Thomas More Society | Director | 2000 - 1900 |
| St. Thomas More Society | Director | N/A |
| Civil Procedure Rules Committee, Florida Bar | Chairman subcommittee | N/A |
| Civil Procedure Rules Committee, Florida Bar | Chairman subcommittee | N/A |
| St. Thomas More Society | President | 2002 - 2004 |
| Civil Procedure Rules Committee, Florida Bar | Chairman subcommittee | 2002 - 1900 |
| Litigation Counsel of America | Fellow | 2010 - 1900 |
| Litigation Counsel of America | Fellow | N/A |
| Litigation Counsel of America | Fellow | N/A |
| Intellectual Property Law Institute | Charter Member | N/A |
| Intellectual Property Law Institute | Charter Member | N/A |
| Intellectual Property Law Institute | Charter Member | 2013 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Fellow | Litigation Counsel of America | 2010 |
| Top Lawyer in Florida | SuperLawyer | 2008 |
| Top Lawyers in Florida | SuperLawyer | 2006 |
| Board Certified Business Litigation Specialist | Florida Bar | 1996 |
| Who's Who in The World | Marquis Who's Who | 1994 |
| Trial Advocate | National Board of Trial Advoccay | 1992 |
| Preeminent lawyer | Bar Register Martindale Hubble | 1990 |
| "AV" lawyer | Martindale Hubble | 1990 |
| Who's Who In America | N/A | 1990 |
| Who's Who In America | 1990 | |
| Board Certified Trial Lawyer | Florida Bar | 1985 |
| Who's Who in The Law | Marquis Who's Who | 1984 |
| Lifetime Member | Phi Beta Kappa | 1978 |
| Associate Editor | Vanderbilt Law Review | 1977 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | A.B. (magna cum laude) | 1974 |
| College of the Holy Cross | A.B. (magna cum laude) | 1974 |
| Vanderbilt University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1978 |
| Vanderbilt University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1978 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Cameron v Farternal Order of Police, et al. | $480,000 gross recovery verdict affirmed on appeal |
| Hassan v Anasthesia Professional Association | $2.6 million verdict affirmed on appeal |
| In re Jones | $13 million settlement |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Retired | 1978 | 11/13/2021 | |
| FL | 284289 | Member in Good Standing | 1979 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Business Litigation in Florida, Lexis-Nexis | Business Entity Litigation | 1990 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Renaisance Symposium IV Harvard Club, New York City | Witness Preparation | 2011 |
| Trial of a Disputed Case | Mock Trial | 2000 |
| Florida Bar Annual Meeting | Business Litigation Review | 2000 |
| International Litigation | Covenants Not To Compete | 1998 |
| Trial Advocacy | Jury Selection | 1992 |
| Litigation in Florida | Handling Breach of Contract Litigation | 1992 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Law Clerk to Hon. H.D. Fones | Supreme Court of Tennessee | 1978 - 1979 |
| Law Clerk to Hon. H.D. Fones | Supreme Court of Tennessee | 1978 - 1979 |
| Equity Partner | Fleming, O'Bryan & Fleming | 1979 - 1996 |
| Equity Partner | Fleming, O'Bryan & Fleming | 1979 - 1996 |
| Equity Partner | Gunster Yoakley | 1996 - 2000 |
| Equity Partner | Gunster Yoakley | 1996 - 2000 |
| Managing Partner | Lorusso Loud & Kelly, LLP | 2000 - 2005 |
| Managing Partner | Lorusso Loud & Kelly, LLP | 2000 - 2005 |
| Principal | The Kelly Law Firm | 2005 - 1900 |
| Principal | The Kelly Law Firm | N/A |
| Principal | The Kelly Law Firm | N/A |
