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Nate Kelly is a business attorney, startup specialist, and securities law expert with extensive experience negotiating commercial contracts:
$100M+ in securities transactions;
$100M+ in start-up client revenue; and
$100M+ negotiated settlements.
ADVISOR:
Nate Kelly offers strategic advising for businesses, brands, creatives, entrepreneurs, founders, investors, nonprofits, political organizations, and startups; from concept, to operations, to sale; negotiating high level partnerships; and successfully guiding clients through a multitude of complex and important matters.
ADVOCATE:
Nate Kelly serves as private counsel, corporate officer, board member; as well as a public and private advocate for business, civic, environmental, charitable organizations, in additional to advocating on behalf of political issues as well as candidates for local, statewide, and national political offices.
Recognized as a Business Law Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in both Northern and Southern California, 2016-2022.
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Practice Areas
17 years | 1,000 cases
16 years | 200 cases
17 years | 300 cases
17 years | 200 cases
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$ 495-685 per hour
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State: California
Acquired: 2009
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9100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 725E, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212
natekelly.com/
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Posted by Tyler | February 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Achievable hired Nate to draft and negotiate an intellectual property purchase agreement with our most important business partner. This was a mission critical purchase for our business and it was not guaranteed that we could come to an agreement, as there were multiple issues that needed to be addres...
Thank you, Tyler. Big things ahead for Achievable!
Posted by Tony | July 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney
With absolutely no need to exaggerate, I had lost ours an hours of sleep, as a result of an audit that was conducted on my corporation by a state funded group. And I thought that what I could do is represent myself. Well, I got a notice of determination that the audit find reliable for $375,000 I was...
Thank you, Tony. It was a pleasure to represent you and get your great business back on track!
Posted by Christina | October 24, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
Nate was awesome to work with! Just started a new company but unfortunately, the partnership was not working out. Nate helped me with a Business Buyout. We were able to get this completed and done within two weeks! Would highly recommend Nate!
Thank you, Christina! Happy to have represented you negotiating a successful buyout of your former partner. Looking forward to seeing big things coming from your startup.
Posted by Mac | September 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Kelly accepted the issue I was dealing with from out-of-state manufacturer and has achieved a great result. After spending a large amount of money on trying to bring an invention to market and not coming out with a straight result from the manufacturer, I started receiving new charges as if the ...
Posted by Peter | December 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
If you have happened upon Nate’s profile in your search for a competent attorney, give him a call. I recommend him highly. .Locating legal counsel can be a daunting task. Finding an attorney that is knowledgeable, intelligent, strategic, patient, honest and empathetic were all qualities I was lookin...
"Nate is a rising star -- few have his communication abilities and his talent. I highly recommend him."
"Nate is a fantastic attorney to whom I have referred clients in the past for various matters. Each such client has been pleased with Nate's hard work, dedication, and insight."
"I have worked with Mr. Kelly on several occasions and am amazed by his knowledge of intellectual property, contract and business law. Mr. Kelly has a unique ability to handle complex business issues and has been particularly helpful when advising start-up companies."
"It has been a pleasure working with Nate. He is professional, hardworking, and very knowledgeable in the areas of IP law and securities. He has been and continues to be a great mentor and teacher, and he is a strong advocate for his clients."
"Nate is a bright, energetic and highly knowledgable attorney. I regularly refer business clients to him and am glad to have him as a resource."
"I have known Nate for many years. He is a smart and capable attorney who is passionate about his work. He strives to achieve the best results for his clients. I endorse Nate highly."
"When you find yourself in need of a litigation attorney it is important to retain a lawyer who is competent, knowledgeable and tenacious. Mr. Kelly is well respected in the legal community for those reasons."
"I have worked on a couple matters with Nathaniel and was professional, knowledgeable and proved to give great counsel. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Nate on a few cases and have found him to be professional, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with."
"I worked with Attorney Kelly on a lawsuit involving difficult circumstances. I was impressed by his desire to go to great lengths to provide client satisfaction, even under tough circumstances. He clearly has a lot of heart and wants to do a great job for clients. He showed he really cares about clients, and is creative in finding ways to help. I enjoyed working with him and believe that clients will as well."
"I worked with Mr. Kelly analyzing a complicated copyright infringement litigation matter involving a litigious corporation and a blockbuster film. His attention to detail and razor sharp analytical skills streamlined our litigation strategy. I would recommend Mr. Kelly to anyone seeking a top notch attorney who can understand the complex issues attendant to high-stakes litigation."
"Nate is a hardworking, very intelligent attorney. He handles a wide variety of cases, and does them well. I fully endorse him."
"I endorse the work Mr. Kelly performed preparing a contract. The contract was an international distribution agreement with exclusivity terms. He performed the work in a timely manner, and took into account many of the unique needs of my client's business."
"I endorse this lawyer. Nathaniel is exceptionally bright, a wonderful person to work alongside, and a consumate pragmatist. These characteristics combine to make him a stellar attorney."
"Nate is an intelligent and creative attorney. I highly recommend Nate to anyone seeking both an effective and personable attorney."
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Northern California, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, Southern California, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Southern California, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Southern California, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Southern California, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Northern California, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Northern California, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Southern California, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Northern California, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Southern California, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
American Jurisprudence Award, University of Southern California, Gould School of Law
2006
Merit Scholarship, University of Southern California, Gould School of Law
2005
Dean’s Scholar Graduate, University of Maryland, College Park
2005
Merit Scholarship, University of Southern California, Gould School of Law
2009 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Nate Kelly
2009 - 2010
Supervising Discovery Attorney - Securities Class Action, Glancy & Binkow
2007 - 2009
Attorney, Kaye Scholer LLP
2006 - 2006
Law Clerk, Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA)
2016 - Present
University of Southern California Alumni AssociationAmbassador
2009 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2004 - Present
Phi Beta KappaMember
Attorney Member
Attorney Member
2017 - 2018
Delegation to the CCBAVice Chair
2016 - 2019
Bar Association of San Francisco, Barristers ClubIntellectual Property Section Executive Committee Member
2016 - 2019
Conference of California Bar AssociationsExecutive Committee Member, BASF Delegation
2016 - 2019
University of Southern California Law School Bay Area Alumni AssociationChair
2015 - 2019
Bar Association of San FranciscoMember
2015 - 2016
Lawyers in MENSAMember
2009 - 2014
CALIFORNIA YOUNG LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (CYLA)Member
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Major Endorsement / Investment Deal
Major Endorsement
Court Approved Settlement
$900,000 Settlement
Settled for $140,000 – 140% of claim.
More than $300,000 recovered – 110% of claim.
Summary judgment of dilution claim; settled infringement claim with client retaining rights to Clearly Kombucha mark.
Settlement achieved 100% of value
Settlement - return of monies paid
Money judgment; Closure of competing business.
Favorable Settlement - Client maintains mark
Favorable Settlement in favor of client in amount equal to fair licensing fee plus attorney's fees
Contract Completed.
Successful Completion of International Franchise Agreement
Settlement - cease and desist along with damages.
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
2014
2016
2016
2009
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Nate earned significant contribution points in 2015.
Wanted to know if I get fired for not signing an NDA do I need to sign termination papers or can I just walk out?
21 Feb 2024
Can a lawyer form a single member LLC? If not, what type of corporation can single lawyer form?
25 Sep 2015
Can a copyright owner sue for infringement after the infringing content is removed?
20 Jan 2015