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Fees & Payments
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Fees
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Contingent (30%-35%)
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Fixed (Sometimes)
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Free Consultation (15 minutes)
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Hourly ($250-$300/hour)
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Check, Cash
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About Me
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About me: Skills and Specialty:
1989 - present: Certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Specialist in North Carolina Family Law;
2001: Certified by the... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
anonymous,
2009-07-29
6 months ago.
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Client Review:
Mr. Kelso is a strong Christian lawyer, as well as a Christian counselor. This was very important to us in choosing someone to help us through the...
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anonymous,
2009-07-12
7 months ago.
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Client Review:
Lloyd assisted me in my separation and divorce settlement earlier this year. He is extremely knowledgeable and I felt that he had my best interests...
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Endorsements
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I have known Lloyd for many years. He is truly a dedicated professional and accomplished author on Family Law in North Carolina. I highly recommend him.
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Howard Gum
, Asheville (NC), 5 months ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. He wrote the "book" on family law and I've referred family to him.
Endorsement from lawyer:
John Griffing
, Gastonia (NC), 6 months ago
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Résumé
Licenses
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34 years
since Lloyd T. Kelso was first licensed to practice law in SC.
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32 years
since Lloyd T. Kelso was first licensed to practice law in NC.
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16 years
since Lloyd T. Kelso was first licensed to practice law in TN.
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| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
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| South Carolina |
Authorized to practice law |
1976 |
06/08/2009 |
| North Carolina |
Authorized to practice law |
1977 |
05/22/2008 |
| Tennessee |
Authorized to practice law |
1994 |
04/08/2009 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
| Owner at Lloyd T. Kelso, Attorney at Law |
1997–present
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| Partner at Ervin, Gates & Kelso |
1995–1997
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| Senior Partner at Kelso, Ferguson & McGraw |
1994–1995
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| Senior Partner at Kelso & Ferguson, Attorneys at Law |
1983–1994
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| Owner at Lloyd T. Kelso, P.A. |
1978–1983
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| Associate at Charles D. Gray, III, P.A. |
1976–1978
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary |
Christian Counseling |
MA - Masters |
2006 |
| Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary |
Divinity |
MA - Masters |
2006 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Listed as Star Search on Super Lawyers 2009 |
Key Professional Media, Inc. |
2009 |
| Phi Alphi Chi |
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary |
2006 |
| Psi Chi |
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary |
2005 |
| Recognized as an "Advocate" |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America |
2000 |
| American Jurisprudence Award - Constitutional Law |
University of South Carolina Law School |
1974 |
| Library Award |
Erskine College |
1973 |
| Omicron Delta Kappa |
Erskine College |
1972 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Gaston County Bar Association |
1977–present
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| Member |
North Carolina Bar Association |
1977–present
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| Member |
Christian Legal Society |
2006–present
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| Member |
Christian Trial Lawyers Association |
2008–present
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| Founder |
Christian Family Law Association |
2009–present
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| Member |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America |
1978–2003
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| Member |
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers |
1978–2003
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| Foundation Trustee & Staff Relations Committee |
River Hills Community Church |
2000–2003
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| Chairman |
Gastonia Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness |
2000–2002
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| President |
Gaston County Bar Association |
1992
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| Teacher of Business Law |
Belmont Abbey College |
1987–1988
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| President of Methodist Men |
Christ United Methodist Church |
1986–1987
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| Director |
Gastonia Jaycees |
1977–1981
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| Vice President |
Gastonia Jaycees |
1978–1979
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| Teacher of Business Law |
Hamilton College |
1977–1978
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| Teacher of Business Law and Insurance Law |
Biscayne Southern College |
1976–1977
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Portfolio
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Avvo Contribution:
Can she file for the divorce?
You evidently do not have the legal knowledge to fix your situation yourself. You are correct that... more
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Statutes, Leading Cases, and Commentary |
North Carolina Family Law Statutes |
2009 |
| Statutes, Leading Cases, and Commentary |
Kelso, North Carolina Family Law Statutes |
2008 |
| Divorce, Alimony, Child Custody, Forms |
North Carolina Family Law Practice (2 Volumes) |
2008 |
| Statutes, Leading Cases, and Commentary |
Kelso, North Carolina Family Law Statutes |
2007 |
| North Carolina Divorce, Alimony & Child Custody with Forms |
Kelso, North Carolina Divorce, Alimony & Child Custody with Forms (4th Ed.) |
2001 |
| North Carolina Divorce, Alimony & Child Custody with Forms |
Kelso, North Carolina Divorce, Alimony & Child Custody with Forms (3rd Ed.) |
1995 |
| North Carolina Divorce, Alimony & Child Custody with Forms |
Kelso, North Carolina Divorce, Alimony & Child Custody with Forms (2nd Ed.) |
1989 |
| North Carolina Divorce, Alimony & Child Custody with Forms |
Kelso, North Carolina Divorce, Alimony & Child Custody with Forms |
1983 |
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Cases
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- Title:
- Guess vs. Parrott
- Practice Area:
- Personal Injury
- Outcome:
- $525,000 Personal Injury Settlement
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Mr. Guess was driving in the NC mountains when the trailer of a Georgia truck crossed the centerline and struck his vehicle, knocking it off the road....
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Speaking Engagements
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| Speaking Engagement Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Practicing Law as a Ministry |
CLS Student Chapter |
2010 |
| Voice of Truth |
CLS Luncheon |
2009 |
| Ten Successful Tips on Trying the Connective Tissue Case |
"How To Hammer Allstate" |
1999 |
| Trial Issues: Preparing Successful Motions in Limine, Effective Voir Dire, Dealing with Irrelevant Defenses, Opening Statement, Closing Argument Tactics |
"How To Combat Insurance Abuse" |
1998 |
| "Handling the Emotionally Troubled and Difficult Client" |
Family Law Ethics |
1991 |
| "Invalid Marriages and Annulment" |
Family Law Practice Manual |
1991 |
| "Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act" |
Family Law Practice Manual |
1991 |
| "Dealing with the Difficult Domestic Client" |
Family Support Litigation |
1990 |
| "Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act" |
Family Law Practice Manual |
1989 |
| "Invalid Marriages and Annulment" |
Family Law Practice Manual |
1989 |
| "Child Support in North Carolina" |
Family Law Practice Manual |
1989 |
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