Scott V. Kelly

scott-kelly Scott V. KellyScott’s interest in the practice of law began in his early college years.   While attending college Scott worked for the Farrish Johnson Law Office investigating claims, preparing cases for trial, and assisting at trial. Observing respected trial lawyers in action provided Scott with an excellent learning opportunity. Scott has extensive experience in complex litigation matters ranging from personal injury actions, wrongful death claims, construction litigation, electrical accidents, and business litigation.  Scott has obtained three million-dollar verdicts on behalf of his clients.

Scott is Board Certified nationally and by the State of Minnesota as a trial lawyer.  Less then 3% of lawyers nationally have achieved this certification.   He was appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court to the General Rules of Practice Committee, and appointed by the Minnesota Certified Trial Lawyers Association to the Judicial Selection Committee.  He is AV rated by Martindale and Hubbell, and has been selected as a “Super Lawyer” by Minnesota Law and Politics magazine since 2000, a distinction received by less then 5% of Minnesota lawyers.

super-lawyers-minnesota Scott V. KellyScott is particularly interested in personal injury claims, electrical accidents, and construction litigation.   Scott is also frequently hired by attorneys to mediate or arbitrate legal matters.

Scott is active in the Mankato community, serving on numerous boards. He and his wife, Jeanne, have four children and live in Mankato.

E-mail Scott V. Kelly at skelly@farrishlaw.com

EDUCATION

  • J.D. , William Mitchell College of Law
  • B.S. , Minnesota State University, Mankato

ADMITTED

  •  1981, Minnesota 
  • 1986, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota

ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

  • Appointed by Minnesota Supreme Court to the General Rules Committee
  • Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association Board of Directors
  • Named a Super Lawyer by Minnesota Law & Politics 2000 to date
  • Board Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • Board Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the Civil Litigation Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association
  • AV Rating by Martindale and Hubbell
  • Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice
  • Certified as a Mediator by the State of Minnesota

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • Sixth District Bar Association
  •  Minnesota State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association

 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

  • YMCA Board of Directors, 1990-1999 (Secretary, 1993)
  • Mankato Area Catholic Schools Foundation (past President and Member, 1983-1997)
  • Mankato Area Catholic Schools Board of Directors (1999-2005)
  • Mankato Are Chamber of Commerce – Governmental Relations Committee

 

AREAS OF PRACTICE

  • Minnesota Wrongful Death Actions
  • Minnesota Electrical Accidents
  • Minnesota Mediation & Arbitration
  • Minnesota Construction Litigation
  • Minnesota Employment Litigation
  • Minnesota Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation
  • Minnesota Business Litigation
  • Minnesota Stray Voltage Litigaton
  • Minnesota Appeals