Manuscript Editor, West Virginia Law Review, 1990-1991. Author: Note, "Constructive Discharge: A Suggested Standard for West Virginia and Other Jurisdictions," West Virginia Law Review Vol. 93, Issue 4, page 1047. Co-Author: "Laying Claim: A Practitioner's Guide to Will Contests in West Virginia," 96 West Virginia Law Review 123 (1993); “Still Laying Claim: An Update to Developments in Will Contest Litigation in West Virginia”, 119 West Virginia Law Review Online 17 (2016). Contributing Author: "Basic Probate in West Virginia," NBI, Inc., 1992; "Trusts, Estate Planning and Divorce in West Virginia," NBI, Inc., 1998; "Exploring Probate Issues in West Virginia," Lorman, 2002. "Effective Techniques to Prove Separate Property", Family Law 2010, West Virginia Continuing Legal Education, 2010; "Technology Updates for a Family Law Practice", Family Law 2011, West Virginia Continuing Legal Education, 2011. Named, "West Virginia Super Lawyer," for Family Law by Super Lawyers Magazine (Law & Politics).
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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.I have made several attempts at resolving an issue with my divorce that were unsuccessful. Mark Kell took my case and was outstanding at presenting my issue and was able to win my case ! Mark and his staff are very professional and knowledgeable of the law ! I would highly recommend them For your legal needs !
I came across an article about the qualities of a good lawyer and included compassion, ability to listen, assertiveness, creativity and perseverance. Mark Kelley has them all . His passion for the law and the respect he shows in the courtroom make him the person you want to represent you. I cannot thank him enough for his honest advice, hard work and determination.
Mark always kept me informed of the status of my case, upfront with costs/fees, and copies of documents. I very much appreciated his prompt responses to my emails/calls. If something was important to me, it was important to him. He really worked VERY hard to protect my interests and assets! He was truly my champion in the court room!! Mark and his staff are the examples of what a caring, honest, and hard working professional should be today! I will HIGHLY recommend Mark to anyone!
Mark Kelley was extremely compassionate, very intelligent, strategic, professional,and highly ethical! Above all else, "He was a man of his word!" Although he had the remarkable ability to remain calm during the stressful times, he was dedicated and aggressive in the courtroom and during negotiations. Mark Kelley was responsible for continually winning my case all the way to the Supreme Courts of West Virginia. Mark Kelley is an amazimg attorney and has a dedicated and loyal staff!
Mark handled my divorce which involvedla multiple businesses, multiple real estate holdings, and reams of facts and information...to say it was a complex piece of litigation would be an understatement. He quickly and completely conducted an analysis, adopted a plan, and executed it to the outcome he predicted shortly after I hired him. He is "a lawyer's lawyer"!!!!! i would not hesitate to recommend his services and already have. Excellent attorney!!
Mark was recommended to me by my CPA, who is a trusted friend, as well. He handled my divorce efficiently and was supportive of my wishes in the matter. I was so pleased with his work on that case that I am now using him for my estate planning and wills. Should the need arise, I would not hesitate to use him for matters relating to my small business. All members of the firm with whom I have dealt have been delightful.
Mark Kelley with his paralegal , Ann, Provide a top notch legal team which I do not think can be beat. Not only did Mark know my case better than ANYONE else in the room, he knew the law better than ANYONE in the room. A very hard worker and very ethical. Would recommend him to everybody who needs exceptional legal counsel.
Started out with a different lawyer, and was referred to Mark. I saw more results out of him and his office in one visit than I saw from previous lawyer in over a year. He and his staff was very professional. His expertise was very rewarding. I would highly recommend his service to anyone, and if I am in need of legal services, I will definitely contact his office.
Mark was always upfront & honest with me. If I was having a bad day or thought things were falling apart, he would always take the time to explain how things worked & stressed above all, patience. Mark is very professional in every aspect. I was very satisfied with the results of my divorce. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone.
Mark Kelley has represented our firm in matters relating to Guardianship, Contracts and General Legal Counsel. Mark's strengths are his ability to manage his client expectations with the governing law, keeping dialogue civil but firm with opposing counsel, negotiate fair resolutions, draft excellent letters, briefs and agreements and to do it with one interest, serving his clients best interest for a very reasonable fee. I highly recommend him and I will retain him again if necessary.
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Payment InformationPayment & Cost FeaturesFixed hourly rates
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Firm InformationPositionMemberFirm NameRay, Winton & Kelley, PLLC
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Representative Cases & TransactionsCasesIn re Jade E.G., 545 S.E.2d 325 (W. Va. 2002)
United Bank, Trustee v. Blosser, 624 S.E.2d 815 (W. Va. 2005)
Chapman v. Millikan, W. Va. Sup. Ct. No. 35665 (Memo. Dec. April 14, 2011)
Romano v. Greve, 724 S.E.2d 321 (W. Va. 2012)
Lawyer Disciplinary Board v. Elswick, 749 S.E.2d 577 (W. Va. 2013)
John M. v. Linda M., W. Va. Sup. Ct. (Memo. Dec. June 16, 2017. -
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West Virginia State University Foundation, Inc. (Chair 2014-2018). Member, Board of Governors, West Virginia State University (2016-present). Trustee, Berkeley & Susan Minor Foundation (2015-present). Trustee, Jacobson Foundation (2018-present).
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1991, West Virginia
MembershipsAmerican Bar Association (Member: General Practice and Family Law Sections)
West Virginia State Bar (Member, Family Law and Elder Law Committees)
American Association for Justice (Member: Business Torts [formerly Commercial Litigation] Section (Former Chair)
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolWest Virginia University
Class of 1991
J.D.
Other EducationWest Virginia State University
Class of 1988
B.A.
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1963
South Charleston, West Virginia, 1963
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What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?Mark W. Kelley was admitted in 1991 to the State of West Virginia.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?Yes, Mark W. Kelley has a 4.6 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Client Review rated?Yes, Mark W. Kelley has a 4.7 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Mark W. Kelley attended West Virginia University.
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What year was this attorney's law firm established?Ray, Winton & Kelley, PLLC was established in 1897.