EDITORIAL REVIEW
Kelly won nifty settlements for plaintiffs in class action suits against
Verizon and the Ralph’s grocery chain.
—2008 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America
Clients love this warrior for plaintiffs who has won more than $100 million from aviation companies, insurers, manufacturers and other companies.
— Lawdragon,
January 2008
Kelly recently collected
$63.9 million for a PrivitAir employee who suffered discrimination on the job.
— Lawdragon,
February 2007
VISITOR RATINGS (on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being best)
| ANONYMOUS REVIEWER |
relationship: represented me (Securities law, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty)
rates/fees: Rates: contingency
comments: Michael is among a rare breed. He was always prepared for motions, depositions and trial. On many occasions, the “bad guys” filed the same motion 3 or 4 times and still did not prevail against Michael. During an in-chambers session with the judge, Michael was complimented as always being prepared, being on time and knowing the law and the evidence code. The judge commented to me, “If I had legal problems, I would not hesitate to ask Mr. Kelly to represent me.” High praise indeed from a senior judge. The defendants spent millions of dollars with at least nine lawyers from a “top five” international defense firm. Michael and his team were professional, “spot on” the issues and prevailed. They were not intimidated. They operated with the highest integrity and are a reminder that even in today’s climate, it is not necessary to stoop to conquer. Thanks, Michael. | | | service | 10 | | expertise | 10 | | quality | 10 | | overall | 10 | | recommend? | yes | |
| ANONYMOUS REVIEWER |
relationship: other - Co-counsel (Class action)
rates/fees: N.A.
comments: Michael is an intelligent, well-informed advocate who has the ability to find the practical solution to any problem. Because he has already focused on the details, it is easy for Michael to see the big picture. | | | service | 10 | | expertise | 10 | | quality | 10 | | overall | 10 | | recommend? | yes | |
| RICHARD KRAEMER , Owner |
relationship: other - Prepare Trial Presentations for Michael Kelly (Business Litigation)
rates/fees: don't know
comments: Michael and his staff are always well prepared and professional to work with. | | | service | 10 | | expertise | 10 | | quality | 10 | | overall | 10 | | recommend? | yes | |
| GRANT OPPERMAN , President |
relationship: represented me (Opperman et al v Verizon Wireless)
rates/fees: N/A - Class action
comments: Straight A's across all categories for Kirtland & Packard, who made this action easy and efficient. Their expertise brought the matter to a quick and favorable resolution and made optimal use of lead plaintiffs' time. I would recommend strongly to others in similar cases, and my first call would be to Mr. Kelly, should I have future needs. | | | service | 9 | | expertise | 9 | | quality | 9 | | overall | 9 | | recommend? | yes | |
| MARC SPIEGEL , Motion picture professional |
relationship: represented me (personal injury)
rates/fees: 40 %
comments: The negative jokes they say about lawyers do not apply in any way to Michael Kelly. I am proud and thankful to have him and his firm representing me. Throughout this difficult time of my life he was there for me not just in legal matters, which he uncovered many smoking guns, but he and his firm were also there for me on an emotional level. Besides just fighting hard and fair for me, he and many in his firm have become my friends. Michael Kelly has gone above and beyond, even helping with persoal expenses. I write this review before we have gone to trial, yet win or lose I have found a winner in Michael Kelly. | | | service | 10 | | expertise | 10 | | quality | 10 | | overall | 10 | | recommend? | yes | |
| KIMBERLY MARTIN |
relationship: represented me (Personal Injury)
rates/fees: 33% contingency
comments: Mr. Kelly is extemely knowlegable, professional and empathetic. His practices and negotiations are fair. He did not lure me with false expectations as to the outcome of my case. He listened to my concerns and represented me in a way that made me comfortable with the entire process. I would highly recommend Mr. Kelly and his firm to my family and friends. | | | service | 10 | | expertise | 10 | | quality | 10 | | overall | 10 | | recommend? | yes | |
| THOMAS FERLAUTO , Partner |
relationship: other - co-counsel on Seibel v. Ralphs (class action)
comments: It was a pleasure to work with him. We obtained a great result for the client and the class. | | | service | 10 | | expertise | 10 | | quality | 10 | | overall | 10 | | recommend? | yes | |
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Michael Louis Kelly is a nationally recognized trial lawyer and senior partner in Kirtland & Packard, LLP, with whom he has spent his entire twenty-six years of practice. Mr. Kelly has successfully tried many complex, high profile cases throughout the state and federal courts of California, and other jurisdictions throughout the United States, with emphasis on catastrophic injury and wrong death claims, class actions, aviation disasters, product liability claims, and business torts.
Representative Results: $63,900,000 Verdict in the age discrimination case of Baker v. PrivatAir; $18,500,000 Settlement in investment banking fraud case (parties confidential), $12,047,508 Settlement in the class action of Seibel v. Ralphs; $2,600,000 Verdict in the insurance bad faith case of Indochina International v. Stratford Insurance Company; $12,200,000 Settlement in the class action case of Opperman v. Verizon; $1,200,000 Settlement in a sexual assault by a celebrity [parties confidential]; $1,100,000 Settlement in falling death of minor child in Bae v. Berendo; $1,100,000 Settlement for Insurer’s bad faith denial of breast reconstructive surgery [parties confidential]; $4,344,000 Settlement in SUV design defect case [parties confidential];
$2,300,000 Settlement in commercial products claim [parties confidential];
$1,600,000 Settlement in private aircraft accident [confidential] v Huffman Aviation.
Peer Recognition: AV Rated: Martindale Hubbell [Very High to Preeminent]; Selected: Superlawyers, Southern California 2007; Selected: Superlawyers, Southern California 2008; Selected: Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiffs' Lawyers in America 2007; Selected Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America 2008; Selection as Lead Counsel in two class action claims which settled at values of more than $20 million.
Memberships: Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Consumer Attorneys of California; Association of Business Trial Lawyers; American Bar Association (Vice Chairperson, Committee on Aviation Litigation, 1990-1992); Los Angeles County Bar Association; South Bay Bar Association; Lawyer-Pilot's Bar Association; Los Angeles County Superior Court Settlement Programs; Irish American Bar Association.
Personal: Born John Day, Oregon, September 21, 1953. Mr. Kelly lives in Hermosa Beach, California with his wife, Lindsey, an entertainment attorney and executive, and daughter Morgan. He enjoys flying, motorcycle riding and restoring classic sports cars.
Education: Seattle University (B.A., 1975); University of Idaho (J.D., 1978). Member, Idaho Law Review, 1976-1977; Board of Editors, 1977-1978; Comments Editor, 1977-1978
Admissions: California Bar, 1978; California Supreme Court, 1978; Colorado Bar, 1987; U.S. Supreme Court, 1987; U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, 1981; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, 1980; U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, 1987
