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Joseph Lawrence Kelly

4.9
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 29 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 29 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 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Aaron | March 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney

All around awesome!

Joe was just amazing! I felt like the weight of the world was taken off of my shoulders after our first meeting. He made the entire process super easy to understand and he did all of the work! If you're considering filing, I would HIGHLY recommend Joe and his expertise. He knows exactly what he's doi...ng!

Posted by Travis | October 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Joe helped me complete my chapter seven bankruptcy!

Mr. Kelly provided excellent support for my chapter seven bankruptcy. He was very responsive and made my wife feel at ease throughout the process as well. He explained my options and was able to help me successfully file for and complete a chapter seven bankruptcy. He was even able to negotiate a ...better deal with the trustee on my behalf. He is professional, detail oriented and I will definitely refer anyone in need of a high quality bankruptcy attorney to him in the future. Thank you for all your support Joe!

Posted by Jen | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

The Best Advantage

"I know that filing bankruptcy is something you would rather not do." This quote from Joe was the first thing that stood out to me when I first visited his website, metrobankruptcy.com, as it was completely and utterly true. I can only imagine what it must be like to be in a position where people com...e to you stressed, scared, and embarrassed. Joe handles an incredibly sensitive subject with grace and confidence. Joe's knowledge seems intrinsic in that there isn't a question that you pose to him that he can't answer off of the top of his head. His compassion and understanding are evident throughout the multiple meetings that you will have with him. Though I entered Joe's office feeling like I should stick my head in the sand, I left his office knowing I was making the right choice. When it comes time to actually appear in court you will easily see what an advantage Joe is to your case. His prep and confidence will put you at ease. As I waited for my turn and saw several others go through their cases I began to get nervous as to what I would be asked in regards to explanations as others had been asked for further details. Joe's preparation of my case and his reputation made my hearing so incredibly smooth and fast I felt bad for the others who had hired different attorneys. Joe was absolutely my advantage. It's time to get someone in your corner that can get you through what is arguably one of the most uncomfortable times of your life. Joe Kelly is the best choice for taking your first step on your new journey.

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Highly Recommended!

We highly recommend Joe Kelly. We hired Joe for our Chapter 13 case and he was consistently thorough, professional and pleasant. Our case had some complexity and Joe was always responsive and easy to reach when we had questions, and patient when it came to explaining things. We never felt rushed. A...nd Joe is very experienced and knowledgeable. In fact, he was aware of a legal development that affected our case that another attorney we consulted did not know about. This was a very stressful time and we really appreciated Joe’s calm and steady disposition, and knowing that he was exercising his knowledge and credibility on our behalf. Thanks, Joe!

Posted by Dave | October 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

If you need help - contact Mr. Kelly

I was fortunate to be directed to Joe Kelly in a very unfortunate situation. Joe guided my wife and I through a very unwelcomed bankruptcy situation 5 years ago. And as we have just found out, only 30% of individuals entering chapter 13, exit successfully. Thanks to Joe being with us through the whol...e process, we were one of the minorities. Joe was very quick to respond to our questions - and we had a lot of them as this venture was totally unchartered waters for my wife and myself. We moved out of town and Joe stayed with us - again for the whole 60 months. I will not say that this chapter 13 was not a scary 5 years, but Joe made it bearable and supported us along the way. Again, if you need this type of guidance, i am sorry, but in the next breath, contact Joe Kelly.

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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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