Pamela Williams Kelly

Pamela Williams Kelly

also known as PWK LAW

4.4
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Memphis, TN
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Immigration, Entertainment

1269 Old Hickory Rd, Memphis, TN

About Pamela

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

I counsel families. In my divorce practice, legal representation for the division of marital assets and care and custody of the children are paramount concerns. My divorce counsel award of child support and alimony.

16 years

35%
Family 25%

I counsel families. In my divorce practice, legal representation for the division of marital assets and care and custody of the children are paramount concerns. My divorce counsel also includes restoration of maiden name and award of alimony, if warranted. I also help individuals execute their last wishes through a will and power of attorney. My practice also includes conservatorships and adoptions.

16 years

25%
Entertainment 20%

Copyright and trademark registration with the United States Copyright Office and United States Patent and Trademark Office, formation of TN corporations, draft contracts, nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements, social media policies and other legal functions are performed. I also develop intellectual property licensing opportunities.

16 years

20%
Immigration 20%

I provide legal assistance and counseling for those who need visas (including the O and P Visa for entertainers, athletes and their families), green cards, naturalization, asylum, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and removal proceedings. I can represent clients anywhere in the world including those who reside within the jurisdiction of the Memphis Immigration Court, which serves the states of TN, MS, Ark and KY.

15 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour

Pro bono

2 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 16 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

PWK Law aka The Law Offices of Pamela Williams Kelly

1269 Old Hickory Rd, Memphis, TN, 38116-4355

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Pamela Williams Kelly's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | September 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I would not hire this attorney

I hired this attorney for a contested divorce.She was paid and I didnt hear from her for two in ahalf months divorce was filed three months after she was paid. Months would go by I didnt hear from her i called and left a voicemail she replied few days later. She didnt do what i paid her for. She didn...t take any notes she constantly asked throughout the whole process if I still wanted a divorce. This divorce was a hardship to pay. She withdrew my case after i requested a detailed ledger which i was charged over 10grand for emails and repeated copies and she kept my money and i am still married.

Posted by Arthur | July 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Testimonial For Service Well Done

Attorney Pamela W. Kelly is very Professional. She provided me with excellent representation. All my legal matters was expeditiously taken care of. She has my highly recommendation for legal representation for any future clients.

Posted by Summer | May 26, 2015

Thankful for Pamela Williams Kelly

Although it has a been a long journey, Pamela Kelly has been diligent and determined in registering the trademark for my organization, S.O What!. She has kept me posted and informed throughout the entire process and kept my case a priority throught the entire process. In addition, she also gave me a...dditional information and ideas to support my business and my efforts. Beyond that, she has supported me and my business and has become a true friend.

Posted by Banning | February 21, 2015

I will go to Pamela for all my immigration law needs

As the director of a nonprofit performing arts organization, I had heard from other directors in my field that obtaining visas for foreign nationals (teachers, choreographers, and performers) was a laborious and near impossible task. My experience applying for a visa with Pamela Kelly's expertise in ...this area was quite the opposite. She made what initially seemed like an intimidating process manageable. She is organized, timely, and attentive. As I have need of visas for artists in the future, I know exactly who to call.

Posted by Sara | June 9, 2014

A Natural Advocate!

She has helped my nonprofit with 2 cases. She is excellent! Superb customer service, extremely knowledgeable, hard working, diligent, respectful, and very accessible. She talks with you like a friend and she guides you on your options. She is the best! I give her high marks and praise for the work sh...e has done for our clients.

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Pamela Williams Kelly's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ashley Green

Immigration lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"She is a true advocate who is truly knowledgeable about the practice of Immigration! I truly enjoy working with Ms. Kelly on Immigration cases!"

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Psonya Hackett

Immigration lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer! Ms. Kelly is my go to for immigration questions. Always helpful, very smart!"

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Valorie Smith

Family lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Kelly is an attorney who researchs her cases and presents the facts and their implications clearly and cogently to the courts as well as her clients."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Katja Hedding

Immigration lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Pamela Williams Kelly is an attorney who cares for her clients. She is very well known among fellow attorneys in the community and has an excellent reputation. She is hardworking and very professional. I highly recommend her as an attorney."

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Ashley Green

Immigration lawyer

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Katja Hedding

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

Celebrate Pro Bono Award, Memphis Bar Association & Access to Justice Committee

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, The Law Offices of Pamela Williams Kelly

Associations

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Assoc

Member, Pro Bono Committee

2013 - Present

Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts

Volunteer Attorney

2013 - Present

US State Department Hague Convention

Volunteer Attorney

2012 - Present

Literacy MidSouth

Advisory Board Member

2012 - Present

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Member

2010 - Present

Memphis Bar Association

Family & Entertainment Law Sections Member

2010 - Present

Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

Tennessee Bar Associaton

Family, Immigration & Entertainment Law Sections Member

2010 - Present

Ben F. Jones Chapter of National Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

tnAchieves

Mentor for High School Seniors

2011 - 2014

Sewing into Dreams

Attorney Board Member

2010 - 2015

American Bar Association

Sports & Entertainment Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

O Visa

O Visa was renewed for additional 3 years instead of the traditional 1 year renewal increment

Trust Provisions

Select trust terms were negotiated to give trustee broader rights

Veteran Benefits

A request was sent to US Department of Veterans Affairs to expedite the request for verification. Within 2 days, the family received the required documentation to bury their loved one in the veterans cemetary.

Child Support

Negotiated agreement with opposing counsel to reduce child support arrearages by over $5,000

Cease and Desist

Infringing parties removed trademark from print and online sources; issued acknowledge of trademark infringement and apology to trademark owner

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Education

1999

University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

J.D.

1987

Mississippi State University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2014

Staff Briefing

Conservatorship Law Changes

2013

Lunch and Learn

Why a Will Matters

2013

Immigration Law Seminar

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Languages

English

Activity

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