James R. Kelley

James R. Kelley

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1989
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy Tax Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy Tax Law
Works at
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

305 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

James R. Kelley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Bankruptcy and Tax Law.

James R., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 1989. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Works at
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP

305 Best Lawyers awards

Locations

Education

  • Emory University, LLM in Taxation, graduated 1977
  • Emory University, JD, graduated 1975
  • Vanderbilt University, graduated 1970
  • Vanderbilt University, BA, graduated 1970

Affiliations

  • American College of Bankruptcy - Fellow

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Nashville (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Tax Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Special Focus:
  • Acquisition Finance
  • Chapter 12
  • Commercial
  • Creditors' Rights
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Tax
  • Workouts and Restructurings

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