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Federal crime Attorney | May 07
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I know Brian Kelly both from the time when he served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the US Attorney's Office in Boston as well as a defense attorney with Nixon Peabody. As a prosecutor Brian was tapped to handle the major cases in the Office including the Whitey Bulger case.He has brought the same dedication, tenacity and intellect to the defense bar. He is highly regarded by the bench and bar for good reason - he is an outstanding lawyer and an accomplished litigator. I enthusiastically endorse and recommend Brian as an attorney."