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

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of James D. O'Kelly, LLC

8 Arcade Lane, Old Bridge, NJ, 08857

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Posted by Ciro | January 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

5 stars isn’t enough!

Working with Jim was a real eye opener compared to previous attorneys we have worked with in the past. He assisted us during a real estate transaction and was extremely responsive but most importantly had our best interests at heart. When things went wrong he was the first one to pick up the pieces a...nd figure out the best way to approach things. He doesn’t just treat you like a client, when issues arise he takes it personal as if it’s his home in the transaction all while staying professional. He doesn’t have a hot head and is calculated every step of the way keeping composure but being aggressive when it’s needed without risking or sacrificing the deal. I am so happy my realtor referred us to him, we will forever be grateful for everything he has assisted with and would suggest anyone who is looking for a true professional to look no further. His costs were low for the services provided, he always made me feel like my questions were not as stupid as I thought they were and was prepared to guide us every step of the way. Thank you so much Jim, if we ever need another attorney we have peace of mind knowing you are a phone call or a text message away.

Posted by Jimmy | July 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Buying our first home.

My wife and I found James through our Realtor as a referral and we are so happy we did go with James. First his fee was very fair and reasonable, and after going through the home buying process we learned quickly that James worked for us and was holding our hand through the entire process. He was ver...y thorough and detailed when explaining any and all documents. And when we had questions little or small, he was quick to answer and this help ease our anxiety. I still contact James with a few questions after we closed and he still helps and answers. I would recommend James to anyone looking for a real estate lawyer.

Posted by Jia | January 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Best real estate attorney ever!

Jim is amazing! He is the best attorney I ever used! He is responsible and patient with all my questions, he thinks ahead for any upcoming issues that might delay the closing. He keeps tracking on the process to make sure it matches dates on contract. His charge is also very reasonable and he keeps m...e updated all th time.

Posted by Andreas | December 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Intelligent, Extremely Knowledgeable, Responsive, Completely Fair, Very Thorough, Polite and Professional

My wife and I hired Mr. O’Kelly for the closing on our home. This man is nothing short of a lifesaver. He’s an absolute brilliant attorney who knows the “ins and outs” of the law and abides by professional courtesy all around. The seller of the home we were buying was oddly giving us a very hard time.... They would not respond, their lawyer was not responsive at all, but O’Kelly stayed persistent and did whatever he needed to do to get answers to move the process forward. If it weren’t for him, we wouldn’t have been able to complete the purchase on our home. The lack of care and responsiveness we witnessed from our buyers’ and sellers’ lawyers only further proved that we made the greatest choice by hiring Mr. O’Kelly. He’s young, yet very experienced in closings as he does many. He “ran circles” around the other lawyers and wasn’t afraid to call them out on things they weren’t doing right. He made suggestions and raised serious potential issues during the process that saved my wife and I from being stuck with major future costs as well. We are very happy and thankful for his hard work and dedication. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, and the price is CHEAP compared to what he offers in return.

Posted by Josie | September 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Honest, Service Excellence, Detailed Oriented!

I recently sold my home in New Jersey ,and my realtor recommended Mr. O'Kelly for my real estate needs. I am so happy that I went with her suggestion. He was thorough and extrememly professional from day one to closing. My closing was delayed and Mr. O'Kelly kept me informed daily regarding any upd...ates. I would HIGHLY recommend him for any real estate needs. He is EXTREMELY AFFORDABLE, in fact he really should have charged more for everything that he did fo me. I will definitely keep in touch with him.

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Rating:  6.2 (Good)

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