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Kelly Kay Roberts
also known as Childers
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About Kelly
Biography
Kelly Roberts is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated bankruptcy and business attorney with Roberts Law, PLLC. Her business & corporate practice includes assisting business owners with fractional general counsel services, assisting with entity choice and formation, applicable corporate governance agreements and documents, drafting and negotiating asset and equity purchase and sale transactions (from the letter of intent to closing), employment agreements, and navigating commercial lease negotiations on both the landlord and tenant side.
In her bankruptcy practice, Kelly represents bankruptcy creditors, guarantors, principals of the bankruptcy debtor, and other interested parties in Florida’s Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts in consumer and business bankruptcy chapters.
Kelly is an active member of local, state, and national bar and related organizations. She is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Sarasota County Bar Association, Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association, a Barrister Member of the Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court, and is currently serving as the Vice Chair of the Corporations, Securities & Financial Services Committee of the Florida Business Law Section.
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We mean Business about your Business
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Business
50%
Corporate and Incorporation
30%
Bankruptcy and Debt
20%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 15 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Kelly Kay Roberts's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Bankruptcy & Debt (10)
Business (5)
Debt Settlement (4)
Contracts & Agreements (3)
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy (2)
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (2)
Lawsuits & Disputes (2)
Commercial (1)
Debt & Lending Agreements (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Insurance (1)
Landlord & Tenant (1)
Mergers & Acquisitions (1)
Real Estate (1)
Trusts (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Great choice
I happened upon some reviews for Kelly Roberts as a bankruptcy attorney in Sarasota, as I was looking. They all sounded great, so I went with it. She was fantastic from beginning to end. Explained everything. Took her time. Was incredibly friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and willing to share that k...
Posted by Kimberly Hensley | September 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Amazing!
I was referred to Kelly by a friend and I’m so thankful to have found her. When the pandemic hit I had to change my contract, I had it rewritten by another atty because I was in a rush and didn’t know Kelly yet. After a few months of sending out my updated contract I realized it was not a solid contr...
Kelly Roberts
Replied last September 28, 2020Thank you so much for the kind words. My pleasure!
Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Patient and Thorough
Ms. Roberts did a phenomenal job in my bankruptcy. She was beyond informative, patient, and very thorough in all the aspects from start to finish. At the time of the meeting with the Trustee, it all went as she had explained.
Posted by Chef Roberta | October 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Commercial
Help with commercial lease and insurance companies
Our leased facility sustained smoke damage and over the course of 6 months, the reconstruction company and landlord were not sharing the same urgency of us putting the facility back to working order. We hired Kelly from a glowing referral from our corporate lawyer as they did not specialize in comme...
Posted by John | September 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business
Exceeds Expectations
Kelly has been instrumental in assisting with my various businesses and has continually exceeded expectations. Always responsive and professional. I highly recommend.
Kelly Kay Roberts's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Ms. Robertst is highly effective and capable on a number of levels. She knows how to effectively interview a potential client, analyze that potential client's case, and recommend a successful strategy for assisting that client. She is also capable of reviewing and ensuring that the client's representations to the court are accurate and complete to ensure a smooth trip through bankruptcy. Lastly, if complications do arise in a bankruptcy, Ms. Roberts is not afraid of litigating with the trustees to defend the debtor, thus ensuring that the client pays only the amount that they are required to pay to the court, and not a penny more."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim Schwitalla's office is the most knowledgeable in the Southern District of Florida in the area of bankruptcy law, process and procedure. Two things that make Jim's firm stand out out from the rest is his their no-nonsense, practical approach to representing their clients and his incredibly sharp associate, Kelly Roberts. An incredible team."
"Kelly and I have opposed each other in bankruptcy matters, where she zealously represented her client's interests within the boundaries of professionalism. Instead of unnecessarily driving up costs for her clients, she sought cost-effective alternative methods to meet her clients' needs. She is also an active member of the South Florida Bankruptcy Community and keeps apprised of the latest developments in bankruptcy law."
"I endorse this lawyer over any lawyer in her field of practice. Ms. Roberts is a leader in the Miami-Dade bankruptcy legal industry. She is not only apprised of all developments in the bankruptcy legal sphere, she educates other lawyers in such matters. If you are looking for a tenacious, learned, and well respected advocate in the bankruptcy law, look no further. Give Ms. Roberts a call."
"I endorse and recommend Kelly as a bankruptcy attorney. She is very professional, courteous and knowledgeable. She was a good advocate for her client."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is intelligent, witty, extremely organized, a great advocate, and quick on her feet."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kelly was a colleague of mine in law school and continues to be someone who I trust for consumer bankruptcy questions. I have referred people to Kelly with the utmost confidence. She is knowledge, responsive, and professional."
Zach Shelomith
Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer
James Schwitalla
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Monique Hayes
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Daniel Coyle
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Ido Alexander
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer (2023-2025), Florida Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Medal of Excellence, American Bankruptcy Institute
N/A
Rising Star (2015-2022), Florida Super Lawyers
N/A
Business Law Section Fellow (2019-2021), Florida Bar Business Law Section
N/A
Top Attorney, Bankruptcy and Workout (2020 -2024), SRQ Magazine
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, Roberts Law, PLLC
2018 - 2019
Attorney, Berlin Patten Ebling
2010 - 2018
Attorney, The Bankruptcy Law Offices of James Schwitalla, PA
Associations
2018 - Present
Sarasota County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2022 - 2023
Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Sarasota ChapterTreasurer
2020 - 2024
Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of CourtBarrister Member
2015 - 2018
Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of FloridaExecutive Board Member
Education
2010
University of Miami School of Law
Speaking Engagements
2021
University of Miami Bankruptcy Skills Workshop
Cyber Security Threats: How to Protect Your Firm and its Data
2020
Pincus Personal Bankruptcy 101: Chapter 7 and 13 Nuts and Bolts
Introduction to Bankruptcy and Chapter 7 Practice
2019
University of Miami Bankruptcy Skills Workshop
Chapter 13 Practice Update: New Rules and Plan Form Guide
2015
Pincus Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Basics
Debtor Representation and Chapter 13
2014
University of Miami Bankruptcy Skills Workshop
Loan Modifications in Bankruptcy
2011
Bankruptcy Nuts and Bolts
Chapter 7 Case Issues
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I add my existing Florida Brokers License to the LLC that I just formed?
29 Aug 2021
Q&A
If I form an LLC does it need to include my legal name?
30 Apr 2021
Q&A
Hello, is the $ 4000 wildcard exemption in addition to the $ 1000 personal property exemption or in place of it?
23 Feb 2021