Robert B. Kelly
About Robert B. Kelly
Robert B. Kelly is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Robert B. Kelly is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Communications Law
Current Firm: Squire Patton Boggs
Education: Duke University, J.D., graduated 1981
Location: Washington, DC
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