Laura Ann Kelly

Laura Ann Kelly

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Trusts and Estates Trusts and Estates
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Trusts and Estates Trusts and Estates
Works at
Donnelly Kelly Blackwell & Galligan LLC

4 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

My practice is concentrated on trust and estate planning and administration and business succession planning for principles and shareholders of closely held businesses. My practice also includes addressing clients' philanthropic goals, including providing counsel to clients on all aspects of nonprofit corporate governance, and structuring charitable trusts and private foundations.
Works at
Donnelly Kelly Blackwell & Galligan LLC

4 Best Lawyers awards

Donnelly Kelly Blackwell & Galligan LLC logo

Locations

Languages

  • English

Education

  • The George Washington University, J.D., graduated 1992
  • Franklin and Marshall College, B.A., graduated 1989

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey, 1992
  • New York, 1993

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, 1992

Affiliations

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • District X Ethics Committee - Former Member
  • New Jersey State Bar Association - Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Trusts and Estates
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Nonprofit / Charities Law
Awards:
  • New Jersey Super Lawyers, 2015-Present
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Lawyer, 2008-Present
  • New Jersey Best 50 Women Lawyers by Super Lawyers, 2023

  • NJ Biz Magazine, Best 50 Women in Business, 2009

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