Christopher M. Kelly

Christopher M. Kelly

Charlotte, NC recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016
Gallivan, White & Boyd PA

27 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Railroad Law

Biography

Gallivan, White & Boyd PA

27 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1997

  • South Carolina, 1997
  • North Carolina, 1997

  • Defense Research Institute - Member
  • Leadership Charlotte - Class 34 Graduate, Alumnus
  • Mecklenburg County Bar Association - Member
  • National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel - Member
  • North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys - Member
  • Notre Dame Club of Charlotte - Member
  • South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association - Member
  • Transportation Lawyers' Association - Executive Committee At Large Member, 2012-2014
  • Trucking Industry Defense Association - Member

  • District of South Carolina, 1998
  • Western District of North Carolina, 2000
  • Middle District of North Carolina, 2000
  • Eastern District of North Carolina, 2000
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 2007
  • South Carolina, 1997
  • North Carolina, 1997
  • Defense Research Institute - Member
  • Leadership Charlotte - Class 34 Graduate, Alumnus
  • Mecklenburg County Bar Association - Member
  • National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel - Member
  • North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys - Member
  • Notre Dame Club of Charlotte - Member
  • South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association - Member
  • Transportation Lawyers' Association - Executive Committee At Large Member, 2012-2014
  • Trucking Industry Defense Association - Member
  • Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1997
  • District of South Carolina, 1998
  • Western District of North Carolina, 2000
  • Middle District of North Carolina, 2000
  • Eastern District of North Carolina, 2000
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 2007

Client Testimonials

Chris is our primary contact, and he has always been prompt and eager to assist our company as needed.

Cransta Jones (IAT Group/Occidental-Wilshire Insurance Company)

Christopher Kelly provides outstanding, quality service. He is always responsive with great advice and results.

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Railroad Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Transportation Law
Awards:
  • Transportation Lawyers Association's Distinguished Service Award, 2017
  • Best Lawyers in America, Railroad Law, 2016
  • Peer Review Rated "AV" - Preeminent for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Greenville First Bank's Best & Brightest Under 35

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