Michael Louis Kelly

Michael Louis Kelly

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Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 20% Wrongful Death
    35 years, 57 cases
  • 20% Defective / Dangerous Products
    35 years, 260 cases
  • 5% Motorcycle Accident
    35 years, 22 cases
  • 5% Brain Injury
    35 years, 34 cases
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%-40%)

Contact Information

  • Los Angeles Office:
    2041 Rosecrans Avenue 3rd Floor
    El Segundo, CA 90245
    Office: 310-536-1000
    Fax: 310-536-1001
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  • San Francisco Office:
    101 California Street
    Ste 2450
    San Francicso, CA 94111
    415-946-8946
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About Me

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Michael Louis Kelly is consistently rated as one of the nation's top consumer trial lawyers. He specializes in wrongful death, catastrophic injury, class... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Endorsement - Client”

Posted by: Vern, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: Michael Kelly represented me in pivotal “bet the company” damage claim against a major wall street firm. The defendants and their lawyers were less... more
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5 star rating

“A great class action lawyer: $12m settlement and justice served.”

Posted by: a Class Action client, almost 5 years ago.

Client Review: Michael Kelly represented my class in a high-profile class action suit vs. Verizon Wireless. The cell company promoted Bluetooth functionality that... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


Amy Beth Benakote

I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Kelly is a highly skilled and experienced attorney. He refuses to take "no" for an answer and is committed to... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Amy Benakote , El Segundo (CA), Over 3 years ago
Heather Marie Peterson

I endorse this lawyer's work. He is professional, reliable, intelligent and very experienced. He goes above and beyond what is expected in every... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Heather Peterson , El Segundo (CA), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

35 years since Michael Louis Kelly was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1978 12/20/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Kirtland & Packard LLP 1978–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Idaho College of Law Litigation J.D. 1978
Seattle University Pre-Law BA - Bachelor of Arts 1975

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in California American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA) 2008
Southern California Superlawyer Southern California Superlawyers 2007
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Trial Lawyers Association 1995–2008
Member Consumer Attorneys of California 1991–2008
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Demonstrative Evidence; How to Supercharge Your Trial Presentation TBA 2008
Hollywood Presentation Seen as Key to Success With Jury LawyersandSettlements.com 2007

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Plaintiff's view of Punitive Damages in Wrongful Discharge cases Southern California Defense Counsel- Employment Seminar 2006