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Dennis Pearce Kelly
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Biography
Dennis Pearce Kelly is a native of Michigan, where he was raised and educated. He attended Kalamazoo College (majoring in Zoology) and the University of Michigan Law School, receiving his Juris Doctorate degree in 1968.
Dennis then served then four years as an officer in the Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps. His active duty included service as prosecutor, defense lawyer, and ultimately as a Military Judge for Courts-Martial.
A Golden State resident for many years, Dennis' first law office was in San Marcos, California. He now maintains his offices at Lake San Marcos.
His children are grown. He and Elizabeth boast of hobbies as diverse as bird watching and ballroom dancing. They are very active in their Church (being Anglicans), where Dennis is an ordained Anglican Priest.
Attorney Kelly has developed a reputation for his expertise in the areas of Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning. He has spoken frequently at public meetings on these subjects.
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Licensed in California for 53 years
State: California
Acquired: 1972
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 57 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1968
No misconduct found
Location
Village Law Center
1132 San Marino Dr # 201, San Marcos, CA, 92078-4649
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Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2009 | Estate Planning
Donald Keller
We have found Mr. Kelly to be a very trustworthy and responsible person. He put our estate planning documents together for us, including a family trust. My wife and I have been very pleased with the legal and planning service we received.
Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2009 | Estate Planning
Living Trusts
I have worked with Dennis on two different Family Trusts. In each case he explained the issues thoroughly and made me feel comfortable with the mechanics of Trust management and distribution. Both trusts closed in a timely manner, without incident. He is honest, direct and affordable.
Dennis Pearce Kelly's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Kelly is a stellar Probate and Estate Planning attorney. He is professional and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend him for all of your probate and/or estate planning needs."
Ira Carlin
Probate lawyer
Experience
Honors
1985
Award of Merit, Bar Association of Northern San Diego County
1973
Freedom Award Citation, Nation Association for the Advancement of Colored People
1971
Navy Commendation Medal, U. S. Navy
Work Experience
1973 - 1974
Instructor, Palomar College
1969 - 1972
Deputy Judge Advocate, U. S. Navy
1968 - 1969
, Michigan Civil Rights Commission
1968 - 1969
Legal Document Translator, Berlitz School of Languages
Associations
1987 - Present
Christian Legal Society
1985 - Present
Bar Association of North San Diego CountyMember
1972 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaActive Member
1968 - Present
State Bar of MichiganInactive Member
1993 - 1997
Bar Association of North San Diego County, Elder Law SectionMember
1990 - 1997
Lawyer Referral Service of the North San Diego County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
1982 - 1985
Bar Association of North San Diego County, Arbitration CommitteeChairman
Sample of Legal Cases
USS Kittyhawk
Convictions
Education
N/A
Univ of Michigan Law Sch
law
N/A
Kalamazoo Coll
undergraduate
Publications
1986
Escondido Magazine
Be Prepared in Case of Injury or Death
1986
The Meadows Messenger
What if One of us Gets Sick
1981
Agriculture Magazine
Where There's a Will (&Testament) There's a Way
Languages
Spanish
Activity
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Legal Guides