Matthew R. "Matt" Kelly
About Matthew R. Kelly
Matthew R. Kelly is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Matthew R. Kelly is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Seattle, Washington
- Labor and Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Education: Seattle University, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Seattle, WA
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