Emmett M. Kelly
About Emmett M. Kelly
Emmett M. Kelly is a lawyer based in Columbus, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Emmett M. Kelly is recognized in the following practice area:
- Columbus, Ohio
- Public Finance Law
Current Firm: FBT Gibbons LLP
Education: Capital University, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: Columbus, OH
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