Valerie Kelly
About Valerie Kelly
Valerie Kelly is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Valerie Kelly is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Education: University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 2007
Location: Washington, DC
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