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Kelly E. Duford

4.2
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 13 years

Business Lawyer Practice Areas: Business, Family, Wills & Living Wills, Personal Injury
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2014

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Licensed in Nevada for 13 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2012

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

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Kelly E. Duford's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

WORST LAWYER EVER

WORST LAWYERS EVER! Kelly Duford and her group of rookie attorneys botched my case and cost me hundreds of thousands of dollars, and then she has the audacity to overcharge me for the pathetic "work" she "did". At one point she had a student (not yet a JD) working on my case! Then, mumbling, bumblin...g, and unprepared and inarticulate Bryan Blanco crashed and burned my case in front of the judge. The only time I saw Kelly was when she was doing damage control on all her F-ups. Instead of litigating, she grovels, begs, makes excuses, and tries to score pity points. Be less pathetic and more professional, Kelly! Learn how to litigate! Do your job! And when you fail, OWN IT! This firm is a total failure.

Posted by Sean | October 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Smart, Tough and on top of her game

Kelly has been representing my mortgage company in employment matters and general business issues. Her firm drafted our employment policies and procedures and has fielded innumerable questions from me around contracts, trademarks, licensing and compliance matters and she always responds quickly with ...a thoroughly researched and useful answer, and guidance around best practices. I trust her with the livelihood of my company. I hired Kelly. My experience was positive due to the reasons mentioned above.

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation

Very Experienced

Kelly has a wealth of knowledge when creating new business entities and contractual work. She was able to help formulate contracts for in state and out of state subsidiaries of my business that allowed me to understand my responsibilities for my company and my new out of state partners. She was alwa...ys available for contact and insightful when we spoke.

Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2017

Caring & Passionate

Kelly from the start has been so caring and passionate about my needs. She is quick, compassionate, and extremely personable. I would recommend her to anyone. Her firm only charges flat fees so I was never surprised with any bills!

Posted by Jenna | May 03, 2017

Wonderful attorney

Kelly is a smart, talented and passionate attorney. She truly cares about her clients and works tirelessly on their behalf. She has a broad skill at her disposal in meeting her clients' needs.

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Kelly E. Duford's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jessica Pederson

Business lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelly is super passionate about her clients. She is the first person I think of when I need a business law attorney. She is smart, willing to think outside the box, and will do whatever it takes to meet the needs of her clients."

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Craig Duford

Family lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Emily Montgomery

Business lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kelly has a rare blend of business/transactional and litigation experience that make her truly excellent at what she does. Many transactional attorneys lack litigation experience, so when the going gets tough (as it often does), they end up having to refer you out to a litigator. This costs you money as the litigator has to get up to speed on your file. It's also something that can be used against you in negotiations. The other side has to know you have the goods to back up your position, or you will not get the best deal possible. Kelly will tell it to you straight, but will take a nuanced approach with opposing counsel depending on whether you are seeking a long-lasting business relationship or looking to exit a business with the best deal in hand."

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Kari Joyce

Family lawyer

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Jessica Pederson

Family lawyer

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Craig Duford

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Disbarment and Reciprocal Discipline issued in NV, 2024

updated on 06/25/2024

Disbarment issued in CA, 2023

updated on 11/07/2023

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Honors

2011

Achievement in Trial Skills, California Western School of Law

2010

Achievement in Contracts, California Western School of Law

2009

Honors Program, University Of San Diego

2009

Alcala 100, University of San Diego

Education

2011

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

University of San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude Honors Program

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