John M Kelly

John M Kelly

3.7
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 51 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Oshkosh, WI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Corporate & Incorporation, Commercial ... +8 more

1 Pearl Ave., Ste. #507, Oshkosh, WI

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 51 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1974

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 51 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1975

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

John M. Kelly, Attorney at Law, LLC

1 Pearl Ave., Ste. #507, Oshkosh, WI, 54901

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John M Kelly's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2019

Stay Away

Sought “free legal advice”...this guy turned a 20-minute phone call in May 2016 into a money-grab of over $300 just this week. Be-littles me at every turn and sadly, has a history of a money grab. Expensive lesson...would not recommend unless you want to hire him to get you some cash cuz that is all ...he cares about.

Posted by Dobbert Sign and Lighting | July 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Highly Recommend!

Attorney Kelly and Attorney Brand were zealous advocates for me in a highly complex employment dispute against a difficult opponent who was represented by a top-flight legal counsel. From Day one, attorney Kelly and Attorney Brand aggressively represented my interests despite the many challenges of m...y case. In the face of these challenges, my attorneys were able to secure an award of my compensatory damages, double exemplary damages, and the full amount of my attorney's fees. In today's society I would have never thought that such a result could even be possible. Their thoughtful guidance, vast understanding of the law and ability to achieve results are second to none. I would highly recommend Attorney Kelly and Brand to anyone in the Fox Valley and surrounding areas. Thanks again gentlemen!

Posted by Patrick | January 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Education

WIAA eligibility

We contacted Mr. Kelly and explained our situation. Mr. Kelly went right to work for us and was able to make progress on our case that we could not. He was able to get the WIAA to understand our situation and rule in our favor. We are truly greatful and look forward to watching our son compete in ...high school without any eligibility restrictions. I don't believe we would have gotten the same result without Mr. Kelly's help!

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Benjamin Brand

Unknown lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John M. Kelly is a seasoned attorney with over 42 years of experience dealing with legal matters of all kinds. His dedication to achieving results for his clients is second-to-none in the business. I would highly recommend Attorney Kelly for any and all of your legal needs."

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Benjamin Brand

General practice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, John M. Kelly, Attorney at Law, LLC

2003 - 2011

Managing Partner, Dempsey, Williamson, Kelly & Hertel, LLP

1977 - 2011

Attorney, Dempsey, Williamson, Kelly & Hertel, LLP

Associations

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1996 - 1997

Winnebago County Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Central Corp. v. Research Prods. Corp., 272 Wis. 2d 561

Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in favor of client and reversed Summary Judgment.

Krueger v. Wisconsin Dep't of Revenue, 124 Wis. 2d 453

Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in favor of client and reversed the assessment of income tax upon client.

Sharpe Furniture, Inc. v. Buckstaff, 99 Wis.2d 114 (1980)

Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in favor of client that a husband is liable for the financial obligations of his wife under the "necessaries" doctrine.

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Education

1974

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

University of Wisconsin, Madison

AB

N/A

Harvard School of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2013

"It's Your Law" Public Use Doctrine

Languages

English

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