Practice Areas

Over the course of his career, Mr. Kelly has handled legal matters for a diverse client base. He has represented industrial manufacturers, real estate developers, lending institutions, oil and gas exploration companies, energy support facilities, maritime companies and many other business entities. This broad perspective enables him to provide seasoned legal representation in virtually any commercial setting. Mr. Kelly’s principal practice areas are summarized below.

Real Estate Litigation

Mr. Kelly has secured injunctions and recovered substantial judgments for real estate developers against governmental entities. He has successfully defended apartment owners and property managers in substantial personal injury cases. He has secured favorable settlements for apartment developers against master planning community organizations, municipal uitility districts and adjacent property owners.

Intellectual Property Consulting and Disputes

Mr. Kelly has successfully defended numerous trade dress, trade secrets and general intellectual property and confidentiality claims. He frequently consults with clients seeking to protect their intellectual property, particularly in employment and commercial transaction contexts.

Business Litigation and Transactions

Mr. Kelly is skilled in representing partners, shareholders and directors in litigation over partnerships and closely held companies,contested removals of officers and other members of management, and fiduciary claims involving various legal entities. He also has substantial experience in representing individuals and entities in the sale and purchase of business entities.

Industrial and Product Liability Cases

With over 40 years of experience managing legal matters in the heart of Texas’ oil country, Mr. Kelly is skilled in representing the interests of clients with regard to energy exploration and production litigation arising from well failures, alleged drilling negligence, and defective equipment liability claims.

Insurance Litigation

Mr. Kelly has a lengthy and successful record of representing policyholders in coverage, Insurance Code and insurance bad faith litigation, as well as insurance defense and coverage matters.

Substantial Collection Matters

Mr. Kelly has secured substantial recoveries on behalf of clients in significant collection matters. He has won verdicts and judgments and settled substantial claims for real estate developers, oil and gas investors, drilling companies, heavy equipment manufacturers,commercial food producers,franchisees and venture capital companies.