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Kelly Ann Grafton
also known as Kelly Brennan
About Kelly
Biography
I am a former big firm litigator who set out to start a family-friendly firm. My husband, William Grafton, left his big firm a few years later and joined me. We now offer top notch legal service to the every day family, small business owner, and property owner -- and we do it while still maintaining a good work/life balance. We have two awesome kids (ages 3 and 1) and spend as much time with them as we can.
Before becomming a lawyer, I held my dream job working for the Baltimore Orioles as the Ticket Office Manager. I am still a HUGE Orioles fan and would love to see them in the playoffs again next year.
In my downtime I am an avid reader and a movie buff and will happily debate Oscar nominations with my clients.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Appeals
40%
16 years
Litigation
20%
20 years
Wills and Living Wills
20%
16 years
Bankruptcy and Debt
10%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-450 per hour
Contingency
10%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Maryland for 19 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2006
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Location
Grafton Firm, LLC
920 Providence Road, Suite 400A, Towson, MD, 21286
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Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Great Firm
The Grafton Firm is made up of great people. They do what it takes to make your transitional experience comfortable. I would recommend The Grafton Firm to anyone looking for commitment, compassion, understanding, and meeting needs in your circumstance.
Kelly Ann Grafton's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Kelly for some time. She is a skilled and well-respected attorney in her legal community. I am very impressed with how professional and knowledgeable she is. If you wish to retain a knowledgeable 5-star attorney then you need to look no further. I would gladly recommend Kelly to my clients or anyone wrestling with financial issues."
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"Ms. Grafton is an incredibly intelligent, hard working and compassionate lawyer."
"Kelly is a great attorney that provides high level representation for her clients. She is well versed in the law and gets her clients great results. I recommend Kelly without reservation."
"Appeals take serious commitment and attention to details. Kelly is responsive, thorough and up to the task. I am grateful to have her on my short list of referrals for lawyers in her community. I endorse this lawyer."
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William Grafton
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Experience
Honors
2019
Fundraising Partner, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
2018 Nomination, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Fundraising Partner, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
2010
Pro Bono Service Award, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service
2006
Order of the Coif, George Washington University Law School
2006
Phi Beta Kappa (Highest GPA by Female Student), George Washington University Law School
2006
G.W. Scholar (Top 10% of Class), George Washington University Law School
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Of Counsel, Parler & Wobber, LLP
2011 - Present
Managing Member, Grafton Firm, LLC
2006 - 2011
Associate, Dla Piper Us, LLP (And Predecessors)
Associations
2016 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationBoard Member
2014 - Present
United States Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice
2014 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2011 - Present
Baltimore County Bar Association
2007 - Present
United States District Court for the District of MarylandAdmitted to Practice
2006 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Williams v. Williams, No. 577, Sept. Term 2018 (MD. Ct. Spec. Appeals)
Judgment affirmed.
Hurley, et al. v. CBS Corporation, et al., Slip Op. No. 14-2049 (May 6, 2016)
Judgment in favor of defendant affirmed
Harper, et al v. CBS Corporation, et al., Slip Op. No. 14-2049 (May 6, 2016)
Judgment in favor of defendant affirmed
Roy v. Dackman, 445 Md. 23 (2015) (Appellee)
Judgment in favor of defendant affirmed in part
Smith v. Singer (Slip Op. No. 4151, Sept. Term 2012), cert. denied 442 Md. 196 (Mar. 30, 2015) (Appellee)
Judgment in favor of defendant affirmed
Edwards v. Roberta, Slip Op. No. 2173, Sept. Term 2012 (Jan. 24, 2014)
Judgment in favor of defendant affirmed
Butler v. S&S Partnership, 207 Md. App. 60 (2012), aff’d in part, rev’d in part, 2013 Md. LEXIS 836 (Md., Nov. 26, 2013)
Summary judgment affirmed in favor of defendants
West v. Rochkind, 212 Md. App. 164, 66 A.3d 1145 (2013), cert. denied 2013 Md. LEXIS 807 (Md., Oct. 21, 2013) (Appellee)
Summary judgment affirmed in favor of defendants
City Homes v. Hazelwood, 210 Md. App. 615, 63 A.3d 713 (2013), cert. denied 69 A.3d 476 (Md., Jul. 5, 2013) (Appellant)
Plaintiff's Jury Verdict Overturned
Passero v. Camp Springs Lodge No. 2332, Slip Op. No. 1250, Sept. Term 2010 (Feb. 21, 2012) (Appellee)
Affirming grant of new trial in our favor
Fairway Courtyards II v. Columbia Roofing, Slip Op. No. 1915, Sept. Term 2010 (May 10, 2010)
Judgment in favor of defendant affirmed
Education
2006
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor (with high honors)
2002
Johns Hopkins University
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2000
Goucher College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Speaker Series
Estate Planning
2019
Annual Trunk or Treat Event
Resolving Debt
2019
Annual Conference
Resolving Debt
2018
Community Outreach Program
Debt Management Tools
2017
Adult Learning Conference
Estate Planning
2016
Members Meeting
Bankruptcy and Divorce
Publications
2019
Legal Guide
What to do if You've Been Sued for a Debt
2019
Legal Guide
Maryland Financial Distress Guide
2016
Available on Amazon.com
Rebuilding Lives Through Bankruptcy
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will a chapter 13 bankruptcy get me my car back after repo?
12 Oct 2016
Q&A
Can a landlord sue for rent before it is due? Also, if due on the 1st, late after the 5th if the 5th is Sunday, is the 6th lat
01 Oct 2016
Q&A
How do I ask probate court to let me audit what the executor did before he closes out the estate?
03 Oct 2016