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Joseph Lawrence Kelly

4.9
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 28 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Burnsville, MN
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt

1500 McAndrews Road West., Burnsville, MN

About Joseph

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 55%

Chapter 7 bankruptcy can immediately eliminate most or all of your debts. You can keep you house, cars, and all (or most) of your personal property.

29 years | 2,500 cases

55%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 25%

Chapter 13 allows you to set up an affordable payment plan to pay some or all of your debts. It will stop immediately foreclosures, wage garnishments and bank account seizures.

29 years | 400 cases

25%
Bankruptcy and Debt 20%

Representation of individuals and small businesses in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 28 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1997

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Joseph L. Kelly

1500 McAndrews Road West., Burnsville, MN, 55337

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Joseph Lawrence Kelly's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

52 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 17 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Lonnie | December 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

re: Excellent job doing our Ch. 13 bankruptcy

Joe did a wonderful job doing our chapter 13 bankruptcy. We would definitely recommend him to others in the same situation as us. He's fast, accurate, and has your case filed within two weeks, much faster than other attorneys doing the same type of work. He's easy to talk to, very understanding, a...nd pleasant to work with. You can also get in contact with him easily when needed. We found him very good at what he does! Thanks for every thing you have done for us Joe! Lonnie & Marilynn

Posted by Nicholas Elwell | December 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

chapter 7/ Bankruptcy

A friend referred me, his sisters Bankruptcy Improved her Life Dramatically, so i chose to file myself. He, Joe K went over what to expect & i was in disbelief of how easy he made it sound. I kept waiting for something to change from what he informed me, but it never did. After completing my Credit C...ounsiling Course, along with a discounted course, which he refers, My Bankruptcy Case took 4 min. I was Astonished to find all my fears were my own! Thanks Joe, for the Best Choice I could make for moving foreword with my life! Honest, Upfront, & Friendly, hope anyone choosing to use Bankruptcy will find you. Best$ i ever spent!

Posted by Tania | May 06, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Very Experienced!J

I was referred to Joseph by one of the best bankruptcy lawyers in Mn. I was so stressed over my situation as I had just closed down my business, Joseph made me very comfortable through the whole bankruptcy process. He was very knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. He knew what to do to help my ca...se, I couldn't of done it without him! I was very happy with Joseph and would refer him to anyone going though bankruptcy.

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2013 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

bankruptcy

Joe Kelly was very helpful and supportive during my chapter 7 bankruptcy He was very knowledgeable and professional

Posted by Rodney | October 25, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Excellent Lawyer.

Mr Kelly is very knowledgeable and helpful with bankruptcy. He is easy to get a hold of and if you get is voice mail he responds quickly.

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Joseph Lawrence Kelly's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Kidwell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred many clients to Joe over the years and have never heard even one complaint about the legal services he provides. I call Joe regularly to get his opinions about consumer bankruptcy issues because I have confidence in his abilities. I endorse Joe Kelly without reservations."

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Stephen Behm

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Joe for many years. He puts a lot of time, attentiveness and care into his clients' cases and works very hard to ensure that his clients' bankruptcy cases go through with no disruption to their lives. Personally, I hold him up as an example to follow with my own bankruptcy cases. I would highly recommend Joe. He is highly skilled and very affable, personable and down to earth."

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Becky Moshier

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joe for 20 years as a fellow bankruptcy attorney and what stands out about Joe is his honesty and his congeniality. Joe is very responsive in his practice and he knows what cases to fight if there is an issue and he will go to the mat for his clients. Joe has several impressive wins to his credit. I have no reservations in referring clients to Joe."

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Ronald Lundquist

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Joe Kelly for many years. Joe is highly experienced in bankruptcy law. He is well known in the bankruptcy law community. Joe practices exclusively in bankruptcy and has an excellent reputation for high quality work and high quality client representation."

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David Kingsbury

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is a hard working and diligent bankruptcy attorney who knows his stuff and treats his clients well."

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Paul Ross

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is a very experienced bankruptcy attorney with a caring attitude for his clients. Worthy for all prospects consideration."

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David Kelly

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have found Mr. Kelly to be a valuable resource for consultations concerning some of the most difficult and vexing of legal issues. He is highly respected among his fellow lawyers, and also respected by the trustees and the court staff. He has made some good new law through some of the cases he has appealed."

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Brian Kidwell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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David Kingsbury

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2021

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

2001 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Education

1997

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of St. Thomas

MBA - Master of Business Administration

N/A

University of St. Thomas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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