David N. Kelley
About David N. Kelley
David N. Kelley is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. David N. Kelley is recognized in the following practice areas:
- New York, New York
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: O'Melveny & Myers
Education: New York Law School, J.D., graduated 1986
Location: New York, NY
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