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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Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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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 Monica Nascimento | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Brazilian Attorney

I have known Attorney Charles Kelly for over 10 years. I have worked with him as a legal aid and recently as a Foreign Legal consultant. I myself was one of his clients: he represented me in a case against another lawyer who committed malpractice in a trustee situation that involved my life insurance.... He was able to recover the money which I had paid. Attorney Charles Kelly is a qualified professional who defends the best interests of his clients with passion. He is also a compassionate attorney who works provides pro-bono services. He registered a company called The Brazilian Total Assistance, a non-profitable organization that has helped hundred of Brazilian clients to get free legal services, including guidance about domestic violence, health care, and immigration. Attorney Charles Kelly has provided services to them in the areas of family, criminal, business, workers compensation, and personal injury law. He has become very well respected in the international Brazilian community. He also represented me in an international matter and successfully, through a Demand Letter, was able to collect my money against an Australian company. Attorney Charles Kelly has good dispute and resolution skills and is very competent. He has given me legal guidance and good advice on my International Divorce case. He also has worked with me in securitization and monetization of financial instruments, in addition to contract reviews. I have been appointing him as a paymaster on my international monetization cases. I have introduced many clients to Attorney Charles Kelly with a variety of legal problems: family, criminal, corporation, collections, injury cases. They all have been satisfied with his work and made positive comments about his professionalism and ethical way of working. I truly recommend his services to clients and friends in need of legal advice related to his expertise.

Posted by Dianne | August 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Good experience

Chuck has worked with us over a 10 year period or so doing collection work. He is thorough, has good follow through and has secured repayment of debts whenever possible. He is easy to work with and very personable.

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Charles S Kelly's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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