$ 250-660 per hour
Bennet founded the Internet Law Center in 2007 after working in-house with technology, e-commerce, and internet advertising companies such as ETM Entertainment Network, Network Commerce, and ValueClick for nearly a decade. He has been named as among the nation's top internet lawyers by several publications including the Los Angeles Business Journal which named him one of the Most Influential Lawyers in Digital Media and E-Commerce. He frequently appears or is quoted in television, radio, and print stories on internet legal developments, including appearing on The Today Show.
Bennet is a past Co-Chair of the California Lawyers' Association's Cyberspace Committee where he led the effort to develop a primer on cyberspace law for state policymakers. He also led the Technology, Internet, and Privacy subcommittee of CLA's Intellectual Property Section from 2016-2019.
Bennet is a frequent presenter at conferences worldwide and has been a contributor to the Journal of Internet Law and E-Commerce Law and Policy. He also is the publisher of the firm's newsletter and blog, Cyber Report, which was named top newsletter/blog by the Los Angeles Press Club in 2011 and 2020.
In 2019, Bennet was one of a handful of lawyers, academics, prosecutors, law enforcement, and judicial personnel invited to work with the Department of Justice on addressing ways to combat technologically enabled harassment.
In 2012, he was selected by the U.S. Department of Commerce to be part of the U.S. delegation and present on e-commerce law at the 17th U.S.-China Legal Exchange. The prior year he was part of a delegation of a dozen North American internet experts who met with leading Chinese netizens to promote greater freedom within China.
Bennet also was the creator and host of Cyber Law and Business Report which aired on from 2011-2019 and was nominated for a Los Angeles Press Club award.
Bennet began his career in 1990 with Howrey & Simon in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles where his practice focused on complex litigation, antitrust, and intellectual property matters.
Bennet was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and is admitted in California, District of Columbia, and Maryland as well as federal courts in California and elsewhere.
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Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2024
Disrespect
One of the most condescending and rude lawyers I have ever spoken with. Did not handle my questions with any care. Felt like I had to defend myself against him, which really seems like it defeats the purpose of hiring a lawyer. Does not seem trustworthy.
Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2022
Sound advice
Bennet took the time to carefully understand my case and advise me on the strategy that would best meet my goals, even though it meant not needing the services of an attorney. He was informative, honest and thoughtful in his advice, genuinely considering my best interests. I would definitely hire and...
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...
Thank you very much. It was a pleasure to work with you.
Posted by Michael | July 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Smart and Effective
Bennet Kelley is a remarkably effective lawyer. I say this having been a client in one matter and co-counsel in another. As to the first, I had been part of an expert team that fell into a complex situation as victims of the very lawyer we were consulting to. Bennet Kelley salvaged the ugly situat...
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...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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
2016 - 2019
California Lawyers Association - IP SectionChair - Technology, Internet and Privacy Subcommittee
2011 - 2019
Cyber Law & Business ReportHost
2009 - 2010
State Bar of California, Business Law Section, Cyberspace CommitteeCo-Chair
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BS - Bachelor of Science
2012
Washington's Privacy Tango
2012
Social Media Legal Landmines
2012
Crowdfunding
2012
Making Sense of Recent FTC Enforcement Actions
2012
Venturing in the Privacy Tug-Of War: Opportunities in Controlling Personal Data
2012
U.S. E-Commerce Law
2011
Regulating the Internet: Evolution of the United States Approach to the Newest Frontier
2012
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English
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