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James R. Kelley is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy and Tax.
- Based in
- Nashville, TENNESSEE
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Bankruptcy · Tax
- Handles Bankruptcy and Tax matters from Nashville, TENNESSEE.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Nashville) (2013).
About James R. Kelley: James R. Kelley is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy and Tax.
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Practice focus
James R. Kelley represents clients in Nashville, Tennessee across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About James R. Kelley
James R. Kelley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Bankruptcy and Tax Law.
James R., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 1989. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Credentials
Education
Emory University
LLM in Taxation · 1977
Emory University
JD · 1975
Vanderbilt University
BA · 1970
Vanderbilt University
— · 1970
Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Nashville)
2013
Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Acquisition Finance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chapter 12
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Creditors' Rights
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workouts and Restructurings
2026
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What areas of law does James R. Kelley practice?
James R. Kelley focuses on Bankruptcy and Tax.
Where is James R. Kelley located?
James R. Kelley primarily serves clients in Nashville, Tennessee, with an office at 1222 Demonbreun Street, Suite 1201.
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