Charles S Kelly

Charles S Kelly

also known as Chuck Kelly

4.4
Rating: 2.4

Licensed for 49 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Hingham, MA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Family, Car Accidents ... +9 more

The Lincoln Building, 160 Old Derby Street Ste. 107, Hingham, MA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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$0 first 60 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 49 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1977

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

Law Office of Charles Kelly

The Lincoln Building, 160 Old Derby Street Ste. 107, Hingham, MA, 02043

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Charles S Kelly's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joe | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great advocate; totally honest professional

I have hired “Chuck” for several matters over the years. He has done personal injury suits, a family relations matter, and several real estate transactions for me. All were handled with total professionalism and results that keep me coming back to him. He maintains total competency in the law, has g...reat negotiation skills, and will become a friend and confidante. He is the bedt!

Posted by Al | October 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Military friendly , aweome job

I was hit by a car while driving home. Mr Kelly was up front and clear when explaining what I needed to do and the task conditions and standards associated with getting my case resolved . He did excellent job

Posted by Carl | August 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Very professional

Attorney Charles Kelly was reccomended to me by a co-worker who used him for her divorce case. I hired Mr. Kelly after my family was involved in a car accident. I found Attorney Kelly to be very professional. He always returned my calls immediatley and took the time to explain and simplify the detail...s of what seemed to be a complicated case to my wife and I. His knowledge of the law was extensive as was his knowledge of the court systems. I hope I never have to hire a lawyer again after being in a serious accident but if I do I will call and hire Attorney Charles Kelly.

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Anthony Alessi

Commercial real estate lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chuck knows the law and knows how to apply it to real life situations. He is experienced, approachable and returns his phone calls within 24 hours. He has great rapport with other lawyers and judges. I go to him when I need assistance with my own cases. I recommend him to my own clients when it is not my area of expertise. I hold him in the highest esteem."

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Michael MacKay

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chuck and I worked on many complex matters. Alway found him to be informed on the law and ready to fight for his client. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  2.4 (Strong Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Suspension issued in MA, 2025

updated on 03/24/2025

This status means that an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension issued in MA, 1998

updated on 11/05/2015

This status means that an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Charles Kelly

1998 - 2001

Mortgage Broker, Northern Financial

1991 - 1998

Principal, Flynn & Kelly

1986 - 1991

Principal, Kelly, Kethro, Flannigan & Thomas

1982 - 1986

Associate, Haufler Associates

1977 - 1982

JAG, U.S. Marine Corps

Education

2001

Suffolk University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1976

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

University of Massachusetts, Boston

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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