Bennet Gerard Kelley

Bennet Gerard Kelley

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Internet Lawyer at Torrance, CA
Practice Areas: Internet, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Privacy

21250 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 500, Torrance, CA

About Bennet

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Internet 45%

Represent e-commerce companies and developers on contracts, business, and compliance matters.

28 years

45%
Litigation 25%

Represent clients in business disputes, online harassment, defamation, and e-commerce matters.

37 years

25%
Intellectual Property 20%

Trademark filing and intellectual property litigation.

37 years

20%
Privacy 10%

Compliance with US privacy laws.

28 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-660 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 35 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1990

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 35 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Internet Law Center

21250 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 500, Torrance, CA, 90503

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Bennet Gerard Kelley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nicole | October 19, 2020 | Intellectual Property

Bennet acts in the best interest of his client

I felt very grateful for Mr. Kelley's help as he was the only attorney that was willing to take my case with only a few days left to pursue a claim. From the questions he asked, I noticed that he thought of many possible ways to pursue the case even prior to representation. For instance, I was thinki...ng about filing a California Civil Code 3344 Appropriation of Name and Likeness claim, and beyond that, he was also exploring the possibility of intellectual property claim when he asked me "who took the picture?" I highly appreciate the prompt actions Mr. Kelley took in every step.

Bennet Kelley

Replied last October 19, 2020

Thank you very much. It was a pleasure to work with you.

Posted by Walter | January 13, 2014 | Internet

Bennet Kelley Review

Bennet Kelley has in-depth knowledge of specific issues and regulations that affect our online business. He is a recognized authority in this area. With the ambiguity and constant flux of the regulatory environment this is critical. He provided us with excellent direction and counsel in resolving o...ur matter.

Posted by William | January 09, 2014 | Internet

Going Beyond The Obvious

Bennet Kelley is our attorney for all matters that are directly or indirectly connected to Internet law and intellectual property issues. Beyond being deeply knowledgeable in these areas, he is able to also relate these legal areas to the bigger picture and provides insight and guidance as to how Int...ernet and IP issues can tie in to other areas of the law, recognizing the legal, strategic and financial implications that any given set of issues might affect. In the process of delivering his expertise, he does not merely recite the law, he uses his knowledge of the law and his intelligent understanding of the bigger picture elements of a given situation to make sound strategic recommendations. He would be my first choice for all matters involving Internet law and intellectual property.

Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2014 | Litigation

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BENNET KELLEY IF YOU WANT A GREAT ATTORNEY!!!

I don't normally write reviews of any kind, and I am certainly no expert at it, but this is one occasion where a review is absolutely warranted. I met Bennet Kelley through a mutual contact and having worked with him for a period of time I found that Bennet's overall knowledge of Internet Defamat...ion and his knowledge of Civil Litigation is exceptional! He is quick to respond to questions, and patient with his clients while explaining matters and procedures. He is an extremely hard worker and puts REAL time in on cases and not just clock time. What is often hard to find with an attorney is one that is passionate about justice and the law - Bennet Kelley is! He is truly a rare find and an exceptional Attorney. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for quality representation. -G

Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2014 | Business

Extremely Knowledgeable and Helpful

Bennet Kelly is excellent...he was very helpful as we are a new start up web site. He is certainly the most knowledgeable attorney in his field !

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kelley is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."

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Karl Kronenberger

Intellectual property lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have opposed Bennet multiple times in litigation and non-litigation matters, and I endorse him as a top notch attorney. He has deep and broad experience in the realm of Internet-related matters, and I trust him enough to refer cases to him. I endorse Bennet without reservation."

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Jeffrey Cohen

Internet lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bennet is a true expert in his field as well as a dedicated and authoritative legal scholar."

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Christopher Leroi

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without any reservations. It is amazing that I continue to learn from him every day from his responses on Avvo even though I have been licensed for 24 years and have served as a judge, magistrate, law professor, prosecutor, and private attorney. You can not afford not to hire him."

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Edgar Reynoso

Litigation lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Veregge

Internet lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Erik Syverson

Internet lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bennet is a terrific internet lawyer with a deep understanding of the issues specific to internet law litigation. He has a wealth of experience and I often solicit his opinion on a variety of topics. Many times I refer matters to Bennet and he has always delivered insightful and responsive legal services in such cases. We have shared mutual clients on various matters in the past so I know first hand that Bennet delivers high quality litigation work product. Importantly, Bennet is a practical litigator able to resolve cases with innovative thinking. Finally, Bennet is an aggressive advocate for his clients but always maintains the highest degree of professional conduct and courtesy."

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Lisa Borodkin

Internet lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Most Influential Lawyers: Digital Media and E-Commerce Law, Los Angeles Business Journal

2011

Southern California Journalism Awards (Best Newsletter), Los Angeles Press Club

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Founder, Internet Law Center

2003 - 2007

Asst. General Counsel, Dir. of Governmental Affairs and Privacy, ValueClick

2001 - 2003

Founder, Corpcounsel.net

2000 - 2001

VP of Legal & Governmental Affairs, Network Commerce

1999 - 2000

General Counsel, ETM Entertainment Network

1990 - 1999

Associate, Howrey & Simon

Associations

2016 - 2019

California Lawyers Association - IP Section

Chair - Technology, Internet and Privacy Subcommittee

2011 - 2019

Cyber Law & Business Report

Host

2009 - 2010

State Bar of California, Business Law Section, Cyberspace Committee

Co-Chair

Education

1989

Georgetown Univ Law Ctr

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

American Univ

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

State Bar of California, Business Law Section, Cyberspace Committee

Washington's Privacy Tango

2012

Marin County Bar CLE Fair

Social Media Legal Landmines

2012

i-Hollywood Forum

Crowdfunding

2012

High Tech Law Institute

Making Sense of Recent FTC Enforcement Actions

2012

CalTech/MIT Enterprise Forum

Venturing in the Privacy Tug-Of War: Opportunities in Controlling Personal Data

2012

17th US-China Legal Exchange

U.S. E-Commerce Law

2011

Medi and Internet Policies behind the Great Firewall

Regulating the Internet: Evolution of the United States Approach to the Newest Frontier

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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