Patrick James Kelly

Pat listened and "got it" when it came to dealing with my ex. He provided excellent counsel. He was always professional and timely in responding to my questions or concerns. He did his best to keep costs under control. Pat knew my case well and was able to convey our issues in court. I would hig...hly recommend Pat!

Pat helped me with a modification to my existing decree which would allow for my three teenage sons to try out living out of state with their Father for high school. Pat's creative thinking, knowledge of the law and preparedness for my trial ensured all of my concerns and objectives related to modi...fying my decree were met... and then some. I would not think twice about referring Pat to any of my friends.

I am a long term federal employee with significant retirement and health benefits that my husband coveted during our divorce. There were also valuable real estate and investment assets in the community estate. My husband had two attorneys representing him. Mr. Kelly explained early on that the cou...rt usually divides the community estate 50/50, which in my case would have been a huge loss. He then fought for and obtained far more of the assets than that, including the house, all of my federal benefits and the larger share of the thrift savings plan. He was appropriately aggressive and quickly won the other side’s attention and respect. That allowed us to settle the case in far less time - half a year, rather than the year + my friends and colleagues experienced in their divorces. He also immediately took steps to protect my safety and stopped my husband from using community funds for separate purposes. Federal benefits are administered differently from those in the private sector, and mistakes can be irreversible and costly. If you are or are divorcing a federal employee it is a great advantage if your attorney has experience in that area. Mr. Kelly also provided useful advice regarding real estate and finances that will help me in my future plans. I highly recommend his representation, especially for any complex or large asset case.

Mr Kelly was very honest with me about my slim chances of being able to move to another location with my children, but then he did manage to get a settlement that allowed me to move. He was very patient and logical as we played a long and complicated game of chess with my ex-husband. He was also very... cost conscious, and he avoided spending money on a useless deposit for mediation as well as some extra court fees. I would recommend him to anyone.