James D. O'Kelly

James D. O'Kelly

also known as Jim O'Kelly

4.9
Rating: 6.2

Licensed for 11 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Old Bridge, NJ
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Real Estate, Appeals

8 Arcade Lane, Old Bridge, NJ

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 10 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2015

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 11 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2014

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Law Office of James D. O'Kelly, LLC

8 Arcade Lane, Old Bridge, NJ, 08857

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James D. O'Kelly's Reviews

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150 Client Reviews

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Posted by Art Tolentino | March 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Excellent Real Estate Attorney

I've bought and sold several houses in the past and of all the real estate attorneys I have used, Jim is the best. We were downsizing and he represented us both in the sale of our property and purchase of a smaller home. He expertly and skillfully coordinated both transactions. He was holding our ...hands from signing of the contract until closing. He promptly answered every question we had. I recommend him highly.

Posted by Pete | August 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Real Estate Closing

Jim was fantastic! We were recommended by our real estate agent to hire Jim for our closing. As a first time home buyer, we were very nervous about the entire process. Jim was very thorough explaining the ins and outs of closing after offer acceptance. We had a long 7 month process of buying our ...first home including two houses falling through after contract due to undisclosed issues by the sellers. Jim was very patient and easy to work with throughout the entire process. He was very responsive and available upon moments notice. We will definitely be recommending Jim to our friends and family looking to purchase a home in the future.

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Home Buying

As first time home buyers, Jim went above and beyond to make sure our purchase went as smoothly as possible, in spite of dealing with difficult sellers. He took the time to walk us through the home buying process and answer any questions we had, giving us the level of knowledge we needed to feel conf...ident in our purchase. As we approached barriers in negotiations and closing, Jim was constantly available to proactively advise us and provide resolution when necessary. Jim is a personable, trustworthy lawyer whose professionalism, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in navigating and owning the home buying process will contribute to an overall enjoyable experience.

Posted by sal | July 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Realestate closing

I highly recommend Jim , I have sold 3 properties in the past and he is by far the best lawyer I have used. His attention to detail and covering all the loose ends is exceptional. Jim brings new meaning to the word professional and at a very reasonable cost. Thank again for your help ,it will not b...e forgotten.

Posted by Danny | April 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Fantastic Laywer

My wife and I hired Jim via recommendation of our realtor. After having an introductory call, I had a feeling he was going be a great fit for us. I'm more than happy and confident to say that Jim greatly exceeded expectations and was excellent throughout the process. As first time home buyers, he... was patient with all of our questions and very thorough with his explanations. Most importantly he made himself available whenever we needed a quick response or when we started to get stressed. He even took care of confirming if permits were open or closed with the town, which is NOT a common practice by most lawyers. I can't emphasize how much Jim helped on the overall process and how tenacious he could be with dealing with other parties. He was great and my wife and I fully recommend him and his teams services, especially if you're a first time home buyer. Thanks Jim!

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Rating:  6.2 (Good)

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