Kelly is a principal at Gray Plant Mooty, practicing in the areas of business and general litigation, and franchise litigation. He has represented clients in court, arbitrations, and mediations in a wide variety of disputes including breach of contract, product liability, shareholder disputes, unfair competition, and trade secret misappropriation, among others. He also counsels clients on electronic discovery and document retention issues.
In his franchise and distribution practice, Kelly represents and advises franchisors and distributors on trademark infringement, statutory compliance, noncompete claims, default and termination, breach of contract, tort, and collection claims.
Experience
- Represented financier in significant foreclosure actions
- Represented manufacturer of storage area network technology in suit against competitor for trade secret misappropriation
- Successfully represented plaintiff in tax court appeal absolving her of significant tax liabilities
- Represented distributor in breach of contract and collection case against former dealer
- Obtained summary judgment for heavy equipment manufacturer in product liability action
Publications
- “Contents of Writings, Recordings, and Photographs,” contributing editor, Minnesota Courtroom Evidence Deskbook, 2009
- "Best Practices for Responding to Electronic Discovery Requests," The GPMemorandum, 2005
- Tort Law Desk Reference: A Fifty-State Compendium,” contributing author, 2005
Presentations
- “Defensible Discovery Collection and Production,” Litigation Roundtable, 2009
- “Electronic Discovery Rules,” South Dakota Bar Association, 2007
- “Effective Communication,” copresenter, 2006
- “Document Retention Policies from a Litigation Perspective,” Corporate Counsel Breakfast Group, 2005
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2002
National Moot Court, director
Civil Practice Clinic, director
Order of the Coif - St. Olaf College, summa cum laude, 1996
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 2002
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 2002
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, fundraiser, 2004-present
- Angelman Syndrome Foundation, fundraiser, 2006-present