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4.0 /5.0
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Craig Ivan Kelley
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Biography
Education:
- University of Miami, J.D., 1988
- University of Florida, B.S., 1985
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 1988
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1990
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1993
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida, 2000
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, 1988
Experience:
Senior partner Craig Kelley has more than 25 years of experience in the following practice areas:
- Bankruptcy & Asset Protection
- Debtor and Creditor rights
- Collections
- Commercial and Business Litigation
- Business Sales and Corporate Law
- Foreclosures
- Real Estate Law
Distinctions:
- Adjunct professor of bankruptcy and business law at Palm Beach State College since 1989
- Attained an AV® Preeminent™ Rating through the Martindale-Hubbell® peer review rating system
- Participating bankruptcy attorney in the AARP Legal Services Network
- A sought-after speaker and educator on bankruptcy and business educational seminars to banks and other groups
- Regular contributor of articles for magazines such as “Simply the Best Magazine,” about bankruptcy and asset protection in Florida.
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Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
20%
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
20%
37 years
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
20%
37 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
20%
37 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 37 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Craig Ivan Kelley
1665 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd Ste 1000, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401-2109
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Online Presence
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Craig Ivan Kelley's Reviews
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Posted by Kadie | August 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Job
Made the bankruptcy process simple and easy. I was always able to contact his office and any answers I needed I was given. Email was always replied to in a timely manner.
Posted by Douglas | October 3, 2014
Great Lawyer
I strongly recommend Mr. Kelly. I have had the pleasure of working alongside him for 7 years where he has been entrusted with a great deal of responsibility. He is consistently pleasant, and takes on all cases with enthusiasm and dedication. Regardless of deadlines or other pressure, Mr. Kelly alway...
Posted by Anthony | March 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Anthony S.
Horrible experience. Kept asking for more money. Kept threatening me. Finally I just couldn’t give him enough cash.
Posted by Ray | June 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Poor experience
Mr. Kelly and his firm frequently used an attorney's 4 favorite words when handling my bankruptcy (Bring me more money!); and threatened to intentionally default on answering motions when I was unable to meet their immediate money demands-after I had already paid their standard bankruptcy fees. Gav...
Craig Ivan Kelley's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kelley is a very skilled and conscientious advocate. He is prompt and clear in his communication."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. A contributor to the legal community and a real asset to the bar in general."
"Mr. Kelley is an excellent business and bankruptcy attorney. We were on opposite sides of a hotly contested matter, but Craig's professionalism, good nature, and respect for my client, genuinely helped move the parties towards a resolution. His knowledge, skills, and command of bankruptcy law are the best I've found in Florida."
"I endorse this lawyer. Craig is a dedicated, skilled, hard working bankruptcy attorney."
"Craig is a top-notch attorney and I endorse him without any reservation. He works hard for his clients and is attuned and attentive to their needs. He is my "go to" person on any sort of Florida bankruptcy or foreclosure issue."
"I highly recommend this attorney for all areas of Bankruptcy including Foreclosure, Litigation and Business Law. His dedication to his firm and clients speaks exceedingly of his character."
"I strongly endorse Craig for all bankruptcy issues. He has both the experience and talent to deal with the most difficult matters. Craig is without a doubt one of the top bankruptcy attorneys in South Florida."
"Craig's professional qualifications speak volumes about expertise. That would be enough reason to endorse him, but he is also very committed to providing his clients with exceptional service."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very experienced and knowledgeable. He has helped my clients on various referrals."
"I endorse this lawyer for all bankruptcies, not just Chapter 13. Do not let his rating in October 2014 influence you, it just means that he has started to participate in Avvo. Craig has been practicing in Bankruptcy for decades and it is his passion, representing both debtors and creditors. He know more about BKC than many other lawyers have forgotten. Craig is a true scholar of bankruptcy law and a very effective litigator in court. He knows the tendencies of the judges and the judges know and respect him. Highly qualified."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Mr. Kelley for his expertise representing both Debtors and Creditors in Chapter 11 cases."
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Experience
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2024
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Lawyers in Florida, Legal Network
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Palm Beach State College
Associations
Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida
American Bankruptcy Institute
Palm Beach County Bar Association
2002 - 2008
Craig S. Barnard American Inn of CourtPast President
Education
1988
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
University of Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2010
Simply the Best Magazine
Bankruptcy and Asset Protection in Florida.
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Chapter 13 and payment plan ?
22 Jan 2022
Q&A
Foreclosure ,chapter 13 and chapter 7?
29 Dec 2021
Q&A
Can I use my family income to qualify for Chapter 13?
20 Sep 2021