James Michael Kelly

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James Michael Kelly

4.2
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 31 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Peoria, IL
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Litigation ... +5 more

7817 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, IL

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About James

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 25%

25 years

25%
Workers Compensation 25%

25 years

25%
Business 15%

15%
Litigation 15%

25 years

15%
Lawsuits and Disputes 10%

10%
Employment and Labor 5%

5%
Civil Rights 3%

3%
Family 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

James Kelly Law Firm

7817 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, IL, 61614

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James Michael Kelly's Reviews

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Posted by Tom | February 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

I was referred to JKLF by Legalshield. I hired them to handle my divorce. Boyd Roberts along with his assistant Trudy went above and beyond my expectations. Trudy worked a lot of late hours drawing up paperwork and making sure everything was documented correctly. If she had a question she'd call ...me direct to verify. She's very respectful and a hard worker. Boyd is a no BS attorney but absolutely professional at the same time. He knows the law and uses it rather than getting angry and talking smack. We imposed sanctions 2 or 3 different times because my ex wife and her attorney were doing nothing to move it along. They weren't getting paperwork and documents to us that the judge ordered. We ended up settling outside of court, she agreed to a cash settlement and I kept my whole retirement account. Boyd and/or Trudy drew up the settlement agreement and still always promptly answered any questions i had. Boyd was always 2 steps ahead of her attorney thro the whole process even tho she filed the divorce. He was reasonable and fair, always knew what to expect and how to handle each situation. Thank you!

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Thomas Norman

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Jim is as knowledgeable and well-versed in Workers' Compensation as any attorney you will ever meet. Furthermore, he keeps an incredible grasp on all of his files and knows precisely how to handle each situation."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Best Attorneys of America Lifetime Charter Member, Rue Ratings

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Managing Partner, James Kelly Law Firm

Associations

2012 - Present

Mid-West Truckers Association

1994 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

1994 - Present

DRI

1994 - Present

American Bar Association

1994 - Present

Peoria County Bar Association

Education

1994

Creighton University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1991

Providence College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

“Omnia Praesumuntur Contra Spoliatorem”

Spoliation

Publications

2008

Illinois Movers' Association A Lawyer's Perspective: Win Claims

Languages

English

Activity

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