After graduating from Indiana University School of Nursing—Indianapolis in 1997, Kelly began her professional career working as a registered nurse for Wishard Health Services. Kelly has nursing experience in several areas including pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology and home health care. Kelly worked as a registered nurse for more than seven years before going back to school and earning her J.D. from Indiana University - Indianapolis in 2005.
Kelly’s experience as a registered nurse and previous legal experience representing doctors, nurses, hospitals and other health care providers has given her a unique perspective on how law relates to the practice of medicine and the lives of seriously injured people.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IN | Active In Good Standing | 2005 | 01/10/2021 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
Rising Star | Indiana Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Up and Coming Lawyer Award | Indiana Lawyer | 2008 |
Finalist | Junior Achievement--Indy's Best and Brightest | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Commissioner, Paternity Division | Marion County Circuit Court | 2016 - Present |
Of Counsel | Baker & Gilchrist | 2014 - 2016 |
Associate | Wilson Kehoe Winingham, LLC | 2011 - 2014 |
Associate | Bose McKinney & Evans | 2005 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Indianapolis Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Indianapolis Bar Foundation | President | 2012 - 2012 |
Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | N/A | 2011 - 2016 |
Indianapolis Bar Foundation | Board of Directors | 2008 - 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
Indiana University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1997 |
Matthew Tandy, Medical malpractice Attorney on Apr 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kelly is an intelligent and dedicated lawyer. She has the background and experience to effectively help her clients.
Aaron Myers, Medical malpractice Attorney on Nov 3, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I often refer personal injury and medical malpractice clients to Kelly and her office. I also have experience working with her on a co-counsel basis. Mr. Scanlan is a thorough and tough litigator, and I would recommend her to anyone seeking help with a PI or med mal issue.
Justin Bowen, Medical malpractice Attorney on Jan 18, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Kelly is a very diligent lawyer with excellent experience. Her nursing background makes her an excellent resource and gives her a very unique perspective when it comes to medical malpractice and personal injury. I do not hesitate to endorse Kelly and her law firm.