Michael R. Kealy
About Michael R. Kealy
Michael R. Kealy is a lawyer based in Reno, NV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Michael R. Kealy is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Reno, Nevada
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Environmental
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Parsons Behle & Latimer
Education: Creighton University, J.D., graduated 1984
Location: Reno, NV
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