D. Michael Kelly

Mike Kelly Law Group

Columbia, SC

47+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

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About D.

Our founder, Michael Kelly has practiced law in South Carolina for 40+ years. He is highly experienced in personal injury, workers compensation, disability, insurance litigation and handling professional liability claims. He combines his knowledge of law with a compassionate approach to each client. He is also heavily involved in numerous charitable and community service organizations.

Licensed States

Education

B.A.

University of South Carolina (1974, implied degree from law school context and typical progression, though not explicitly stated as BA in text for 1974 entry, but implied by JD in 1977.) I will use null for degree as it's not explicitly stated as BA, only year of attendance for undergrad. Re-reading, it says

Juris Doctor

University of South Carolina School of Law

Awards & Recognition

Best Lawyers in America

Administrative/Regulatory Law and Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants · 2024

2023 Leadership in Law Awards

2023

John W. Williams, Jr. Distinguished Service Award

2020

The Best Lawyers in America

Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants · 2019

Super Lawyer

personal injury · 2015

Professional Associations

Richland County Bar AssociationSouth Carolina BarSC Chapter of the American Board of Trial AdvocatesHorry County BarCentral Carolina Community FoundationNew Morning FoundationBoard of Directors of the Glenforest SchoolUniversity of South Carolina School of Law Building CampaignCultural Council of Richland Lexington CountiesGreater Columbia Chamber of CommerceRichland County Airport CommissionGills Creek Watershed AssociationFriends of the University of South Carolina School of MusicBoy Scouts of America Indian Water CouncilMIRCI (Mental Illness Recovery Center Incorporated)South Carolina Public Charter School Alliance