Mary Penny Kelley

I strongly recommend Mary Penny Kelley to provide the legal services you seek.I worked with Mary Penny for over 10 years as part of the leadership team at the N.C. Dep't of Environment and Natural Resources and, later as her private practice client.She possesses great skills in the areas of l...eadership, management, mediation, technical knowledge, and legal experience.She puts these skills to good use in resolving federal, regional, state, local, and individual client issues. Working together, we negotiated win-win solutions in the areas of:Environmental Protection, Sustainable Energy, Land Resources, Coastal Management; Information Management, and Military Readiness. For example, we worked together on the NC Working Lands Group to create a system of volunteer land management incentives that would benefit the military, transportation officials, local governments, conservation groups, foresters, wildlife managers, and farmers.Mary Penny was able to review the diverse needs of a large group and identify areas of mutual gain.She could also grasp complex issues and communicate them clearly and simply, a critical skill in getting such a large group to collaborate.Success came when the group developed a plan to provide incentives for land owners to maintain the uses of their land consistent with military training needs.A great idea turned into great results with the expansion of training for aircraft landings from a total of 25 to approximately 70 nautical miles and a program for voluntary, time-limited working land easements to protect the use of low and medium airspace over private properties. Mary Penny also represented me in a lease negotiation.She listened carefully to my concerns and discussed various resolution options so I knew the range of outcomes possible. I felt included in the decision-making process and was pleased with the speed and thoroughness of the work.With her draft language incorporated into the lease, I felt my interests were well-protected. If you need a lawyer who will listen to you and fight for the right result, call Mary Penny.