Kelly Cordell Johnson

Kelly Cordell Johnson

also known as Kelly C. Johnson, Kelly Johnson

3.7
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 11 years

Family Lawyer at Fort Mill, SC
Practice Areas: Family

951 Market Street, Suite 205, Baxter Village, Fort Mill, SC

About Kelly

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

Family law: separation, fault based divorce, uncontested divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, alimony, property distribution, legitimation, adoptions, termination of parental rights, domestic violence protective orders.

12 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 4 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2021

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in South Carolina for 11 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2015

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 11 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Collins Family Law Group

951 Market Street, Suite 205, Baxter Village, Fort Mill, SC, 29708

Collins Family Law Grop

112 N. Main Street, Monroe, NC, 28111

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Kelly Cordell Johnson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Did not serve me well

I was highly disappointed in this attorney. She promised she would do all this stuff for me during our consultation but after I paid the retainer, she became unresponsive and hard to get a hold of. She is way over priced, she was not the shark I needed. She was also late for every single encounter we... had. She rescheduled 4 meetings. She didn't send over forms she said she would. She was scatterbrained and had horrible bedside manner in a very stressful time for me. During mediation all she could talk about was her 2 children and how much back to school shopping they did and how they went out for breakfast (hence why she was late that day) while I was in the middle of a high-conflict custody battle against my ex. She didn't clearly explain my options and my rights and what I can do. She was not fully prepared for my mediation. She did not seem very connected in the community. My exes lawyer was unfortunately, way better then her.

Posted by Nicole | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Professional & Knowledgeable

Kelly has helped me with an extremely difficult family and custody matter. She has looked out for our best interest, gotten us what we needed, gave me great advice and was kind and caring while still being very professional. I continue to recommend her and know she will be there throughout the futur...e issues that may arise.

Posted by Lisa | February 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Ethics beyond measure

The last thing anyone wants us an ugly divorce, but if you're faced with one, I highly recommend hiring Kelly. Her ability to think outside the box, but maintain her integrity and ethics is unmatched by any other attorney with whom I've had dealings. I was able to tell her everything without judgemen...t, and she never waivered in her representation of my case. The way she handled the less than professional behavior of opposing counsel was a testament to her personality and profession. A close second to her abilities, are her communication skills with her clients. My advice to anyone needing counsel in Kelly's areas of expertise is to hire her immediately, and tell her everything to give her the tools she needs to win your case.

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Kelly Cordell Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ali Miller

Unknown lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She works hard and advocates zealously on behalf of her clients."

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Kelly Routh

Family lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelly is an outstanding advocate for her clients. Her intelligence, commitment and tenacity are unmatched in the legal community. I would certainly recommend Kelly to anyone seeking representation!"

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Alexandria Andresen Lutz

Family lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Johnson is a dedicated, detail-oriented attorney that will always work hard for the best results for her clients. I highly recommend Ms. Johnson for your legal needs."

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Adria Crannell

Family lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known and have worked with Kelly for a number of years. She's wicked smart, easy to talk to, and will fight for her clients. I have referred a number of people to Kelly for representation and you will not regret choosing her for your family's needs!"

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Jessica Price

Domestic violence lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Kelly. She is an excellent advocate, who demonstrates passion for both the law and her clients."

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Erin Kane

Family lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lindsey Houk

Family lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Kelly is an attorney that takes the time to get to know each client and their specific matter. She has a passion for her practice and cares about each client and their case. Her knowledge of the law and commitment to her clients sets her apart. I would not hesitate to send any client or friend to Kelly."

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Christine Camacho

Family lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ali Miller

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Jessica Price

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

Cali Excellence for the Future Award- Criminal Procedure, Charlotte School of Law

2011

Cali Excellence for the Future Award- Lawering Process II, Charlotte School of Law

2010

Cali Excellence for the Future Award- Lawering Process I, Charlotte School of Law

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Collins Family Law Group

2014 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Waple & Houk, PLLC

2013 - 2014

Graduate Fellow Legal Writing, Charlotte School of Law

Associations

2015 - Present

South Carolina Bar

Member

2014 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Mecklenburg County Bar

Member

Education

2005

Gannon University

Master of Science,

1999

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science,

Publications

2016

Waple & Houk, PLLC Insights Please Don't Take My Panthers PSLs

2016

Waple & Houk, PLLC Insights The Conscious Uncoupling Conundrum

2016

Waple & Houk, PLLC Insights When It Purple Rains, It Pours

2015

Waple & Houk, PLLC Insights The Dark Side of Co-Parenting

Languages

English

Activity

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