Paul Anthony Kelley

I can’t express in words how thankful I am for their dedication and hard work on my case. He took a situation that I never asked to be in and made it right by me and my family. Honestly, it changed my life; despite the ongoing medical issues I will continue to face and manage. Because of their hard w...ork, I’m able to provide my little girls and wife a life that they deserve. I remember it just as if it were yesterday; me sitting in bed tearing up and having a pit in my stomach because I didn’t know what was next after I was told I would never be released to full duty and that the situation wasn’t work related. I trusted god, who led me to their team and I let their team do what it does and I couldn’t be happier. My family and I are forever in their debt. Once again, thank you for everything. I can’t say it enough.

Without going into too many specifics, both personal and County doctors stated in no uncertain terms that I must retire due to my health as a result of on-duty injuries. I had been denied benefits by Miami-Dade County and also denied approval of the Heart Bill, although I clearly qualified. Other tha...n the standard ambulance chasers, I was unable to find any law firms in South Florida willing to take on the County. Fortunately, I met Mr. Paul Kelley, thanks to the PBA, due to a symposium that they held at their offices regarding the Heart Bill. Mr. Kelley assured me that he would look into my situation, as he felt that I had a good case and advised me that he would like to speak to me in further detail at a later time, he then took my information down and I left. I did not hold any high hopes at the time, of receiving a return call or of having any type of positive outcome due to my previous experiences and the fact that Mr. Kelley's office was in Maitland, Fl. However, it wasn't long before I heard from Mr. Kelley and we met at an office that his firm opened in Coral Gables. He spoke to me in no uncertain terms, and we quickly became friends. Although he felt that I had a good case, he advised me of the possible pitfalls and the numerous hoops that we would have to jump, but assured me that the regardless of the outcome, he would be there with me every step of the way. Everything he stated pretty much occurred to letter almost as a script, but we persevered and I was able to retire and successfully receive the benefits that were due to me thanks in no small part to Mr. Kelley's efforts. It's been over a year since I retired after 31+ years with the County, not a month goes by that I don't think about Paul and his great assistance. I can truly say that I'm still alive today thanks to his efforts. The thing that impressed me the most about Paul, was his sincerity and honesty. I've said it many times before but here I can say it publicly, I offer my sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks to Paul and to his assistant Angela Umana.

I came to this Firm out of dispare after being injured in the line of duty and feeling that I needed outside partnership and representation. Paul and his staff made sure they ALWAYS kept my best interest picking up where my employer left off NEVER leaving me with the feelings of abandonment. This f...irms attention to detail, caring and compassionate professionalism, guided me and my family through a very tough ordeal. This firm made sure that I had the best medical attention and benifits available to me. I felt the brotherhood from this firm that all of us who have protected and served deserve to feel. At times when I felt the worst due to my injury this firm backed me up. I lost my career due to my injury but this firm served and protected me making sure that I was NOT forgotten and that I would be well taken care of. This firm truly cares about people who serve.