Neil D. Kelly
About Neil D. Kelly
Neil D. Kelly is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Neil D. Kelly is recognized in the following practice area:
- Houston, Texas
- Energy Law
Current Firm: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Education: Tulane University, J.D., graduated 1992
Location: Houston, TX
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