James M. Kelly
Mr. Kelly is the senior litigation partner of Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker. He maintains a litigation and counseling practice primarily focused on business law and commercial litigation. His experience includes representing businesses in cases involving civil rights litigation, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge and employment agreements. Mr. Kelly has represented the firm's clients in state and federal courts in Ohio, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas. The firm's clients have been represented by him in trials, on appeals, before administrative agencies such as state civil rights commissions and the EEOC, mediations and arbitrations.
Mr. Kelly brings his firm's philosophy of service and commitment to every client's issues and concerns. His personal goal as an attorney and counselor is to understand his client's needs, and then efficiently achieve the best result possible.
James M. Kelly was selected for inclusion in 2010 Ohio Super Lawyers®. His primary area of practice is business litigation.
Areas of Practice
- Commercial/Corporate Litigation
- Employment Law - Employer
- Personal Injury
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Business Law
Litigation Percentage
- 80% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certified Legal Specialties
- Arbitrator, Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas
- Approved Arbitrator, Center for Dispute Resolution
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1976
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1976
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 2006
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1993
- U.S. Tax Court, 1984
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1993
Education
- University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, Ohio
- J.D. - 1976
- Xavier University
- B.A. - 1973
Classes/Seminars
- Ethics, Professionalism, Lorman Education Services, 2000, 2001, 2003
- Employment Law, Ethics, National Business Institute, 1998, 2004
- Professionalism, Cincinnati Bar Association, VLP Foundation, 2002
Honors and Awards
- Selected to Ohio Super Lawyers, 2010 - 2012
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Cincinnati Bar Association, Member
- Ohio State Bar Association, Member
Pro Bono Activities
- Volunteer, Lawyers for the Poor Foundation, 1995 - Present
