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I'm a Twin Cities area Minnesota bankruptcy lawyer. Most people call me Dave. I've been practicing law in the Twin Cities Minneaapolis and St. Paul area for over 40 years. What I do is represent people in the processing and filing of Minnesota Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. My office is across from Ridgedale on I-394, close to Minneapolis but technically in Minnetonka, close to Golden Valley, practically walking distance from St. Louis Park. My office is in the Hopkins, MN school district, has a Hopkins zip code, and is just off Hopkins Crossroad - so I think of myself as a Hopkins person even though technically my office is within Minnetonka city limits.
When we do a bankruptcy petition, there are somewhere in the range of 600 questions that have to be answered. The exact number of questions is impossible to state, since some branch off into more if you say yes. There is a penalty of perjury for incorrectly answering any of these questions, so I consider it very important that we get those answers right. I will work with you in person, and face to face as we go over all those questions. In a recent review on Google one of my clients said that she beleives I provide mor personal attention than most lawyers would. I think that's a true statement.
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Acquired: 1975
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11900 Wayzata Blvd. #116E, Minnetonka/Hopkins, MN, 55305
28 Client Reviews
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Posted by Maurisa | May 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Professional, Knowledgable, Patient and Understanding
Filing bankruptcy was not easy for me. I felt like a failure, even under circumstances that were beyond my control. Dave Kelly put me at ease on my first visit and i knew then that everything would be ok! He was very knowledgeable, patient and understanding regarding my situation. He spent a lot ...
Posted by Mohamed B. | May 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Meticulous bankrupt lawyer and truly a Minnesotan.
I’m too late for this review since my discharge was granted early January of 2019 but taking advantage of the free quarantine time to show him my appreciation for his work. David Kelly was outstanding throughout the whole process which we started around July of 2018. He meticulously gathered al...
It's so good to know that you are thinking of me during these difficult times. What a good use of the extra time you may have right now. If you would like to do more, please also post a review on Google. I think you may have said the finest thing anyone ever said about me: that I am truly a Minnesotan.
Posted by Jessica | January 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Amazing attorney
I have had bankruptcy looming over my head for a number of years after a divorce. The thought was daunting and it kept me stuck in fear for a long time. After finally making the decision to get help, I researched a number of attorneys in my area. After speaking with Mr. Kelly my decision was made! He...
Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Fantastic Attorney
When I knew I had no choice but to file for bankruptcy to get out of my financial dilemma. I went online to find an attorney who would represent me and not be judgmental to me that I had to file for a Chapter 7. I had talked with two other attorneys and felt dejected and really nothing more than a...
Posted by Steve | June 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Professional, Diligent and Thorough
From the moment we first met with Dave Kelly we knew we were in good hands. After meeting several other attorneys who were too pushy, too "salesy" and/or downright condescending, we chose Dave. He was knowledgeable and professional in answering our questions and gave us a straightforward and thorou...
I did follow up on a thing or two after your case was finished. There were a couple of relatively unimportant loose ends that I wanted to see tidied up before I put your file away. I hate loose ends, even when it's something that really won't make much difference. You were good clients, easy to work with, provided the information I needed, and followed my advice. The kind of clients I really like to have. I wish you the very best in all your future endeavors.
"I find it easy to endorse Mr. Kelly. One can discern that he is completely committed to his clients by his practice of personally leading them through the Bankruptcy process. He is interested in his clients' futures more than in just making money from his clients. It is refreshing to see an attorney who goes however many extra miles are needed to file a proper Bankruptcy. He doesn't believe in shaving his efforts to save his own time. He spends the time needed to know and professionally represent his clients. This is such a rare trait that seems to be lost in a world of mass bankruptcy filings. Keep up the great work, Mr. Kelly. You make our profession look so much better! Your website is wonderful, by the way!"
"I endorse David. I have reviewed his answers on Avvo and viewed his videos on his website. It is obvious to me that David is the type of attorney that puts his client's interest first and that he has the knowledge to handle simple and complex bankruptcy matters."
"Many steps ahead of the ordinary bankruptcy attorney, David J Kelly is the thinking ahead, seeing the potential problems and ways to solve these problems lawyer whose advice cannot be fully appreciated. I am honored to endorse Mr Kelly."
"I endorse this lawyer. Why? Because as a person filing bankruptcy , you don't know what type of attorney you are meeting with usually if no background checks. This attorney provides accurate and detailed answers to Avvo debtors..which shows he has the knowledge and expertise to provide you accurate information. All of us attorneys know attorneys we would never refer a family member to and others who we would refer them to. You should want this type of attorney so you know you are taken care of. I suggest you discuss your case with him first; you can always obtain a second opinion but I am confident you wont want to."
"Quotes@2x I endorse this lawyer. I have known hi for many years and have seen him represent many clients. David is an experienced attorney in both Chapter7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known David for many years. I have seen him represent many clients with great skill and succcess. David is an excellent attorney, very well experienced in both Chapter7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy."
"Mr. Kelly is a very good attorney with a great deal of knowledge in the field of consumer bankruptcy. I would highly recommend him!"
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2017
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 25 Bankruptcy Lawyers in Minneapolis, Expertise
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Top 25 Bankruptcy Lawyers in Minneapolis, Expertise
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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1990 - 2004
Settlement Program Referee, Hennepin County Family Court
1974 - 1974
Law Clerk, Minnesota United States Attorney Office
1973 - 1973
Law Clerk, Minnesota State Public Defender's Office
1970 - 1972
Instructor, Naval Officer Candidate School
1969 - 1970
Company Commander, CBMU 302, Vietnam
2006 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
1976 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
1976 - Present
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
1976 - 1977
Ramsey County Bar AssociationMember
1975
JD - Juris Doctor
1969
Commission
1968
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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