$ 300-300 per hour
Dwight is an attorney licensed to practice law in California and New Mexico, and he is a full-time College Professor in the College of Business at New Mexico State University where he teaches courses in Business Law. He was born and grew up mostly in Southern California before moving with his parents and graduating from high school in Quito, Ecuador. Dwight earned his BA from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA (cum laude) before doing graduate work in archaeology in Israel with Harvard University, earning his Master’s Degree from Yale University, and then enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. In the USMC Dwight served as an Arabic Linguist, Platoon Commander, and the Intelligence Analysis Officer for the 1st Marine Corps Division.
After the USMC, Dwight spent more than a decade in the commercial insurance industry where he was Chief Operating Officer/Vice President for one of California’s largest insurance agency for contractor’s liability insurance. During this time Dwight attended law school and became a Certified Insurance Counselor and faculty member with the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research. Dwight graduated from Concord Law School (with honors) and passed the bar exam in 2012. Dwight spent over a year as an attorney working in law and insurance before resigning his position at the insurance agency so that he could focus full-time on the practice of law.
In 2019, Dwight joined the faculty of New Mexico State University as a College Professor in the College of Business, Department of Finance.
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Posted by Paolo | November 02, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements
Contractor with dispute with client
I live North of Sacramento, but found Dwight Kealy when I searched the internet for an attorney who understood contracts, contractors, and insurance. He promptly returned my phone calls and emails, treated me professionally, and answered my every question. I emailed him all of the contracts and ...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of consulting with Dwight on some of his cases, and some of my own. His intelligence, skill, and integrity have been a valuable resource."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Dwight is very intelligent, ethical and caring. He can be depended on to do the right thing, and to get things done. He is compassionate and charismatic, and it is an honor to know and work with him."
"Mr. Kealy is an excellent attorney. He is diligent, compassionate, and knowledgeable. That is why I endorse this lawyer."
"Dwight is an exceptional person and cares about helping his clients. He spends many hours volunteering to provide free legal service to veterans and will always give his best to his clients."
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Donald C. Roush Award for Teaching Excellence, New Mexico State University
2022
Schulze Award for Outstanding Applied and Practice Publication, Entrepreneur & Innovation Exchange (EIX)
2015
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California
2013
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California
2013
Certificate of Appreciation, The United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California
2019 - Present
College Professor, New Mexico State University
2013 - Present
Attorney, The Law Office of Dwight M. Kealy
2006 - 2013
COO/Vice President, Business Development, Orr & Associates Insurance Services
2016 - Present
Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI)Member
2013 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2013 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2011 - Present
National Alliance for Insurance Education & ResearchFaculty
2007 - Present
Society of Certified Insurance CounselorsMember
2013 - 2017
American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction IndustryMember
2013 - 2017
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice SectionMember
2013 - 2016
Riverside County Bar Association, Solo/Small Practice SectionCo-chair
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
MA - Masters
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Sports Law: A Narrative, Religion after Kennedy v. Bremerton (2022) and Antitrust after NCAA v. Alston (2021)
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Practical Insurance: Tips and Tricks for the Small Law Firm
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