Colin K. Kelly
About Colin K. Kelly
Colin K. Kelly is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2026. Colin K. Kelly is recognized in the following practice area:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Education: West Virginia University, J.D., graduated 2001
Location: Atlanta, GA
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