The Law Offices of Richard F. Kelly

Accidents happen. When they do, make sure you are represented by one of San Mateo County’s most experienced and aggressive personal injury attorneys.

When do you need a personal injury lawyer? If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed as a result of a motor vehicle accident – automobile, bus, motorcycle –small airplane crash or boat collision, as a driver, passenger, pedestrian or bystander; if you have been injured in a slip-and-fall, animal attack or other situation; or if you have sustained injuries or trauma by physical or sexual assault (battery, sexual misconduct or rape), then you might be entitled to monetary compensation for medical treatment and other damages above and beyond any criminal proceedings.

Personal injury law involves recovery of adequate monetary compensation for injuries caused by the negligence of others. With more than 27 years of experience, attorney Richard F. Kelly has represented over 500 clients in personal injury actions in Federal and State Courts. As co-counsel in one of the largest wrongful death settlements with the State of California arising from the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, he gained a reputation as one of the smartest, toughest and most effective lawyers in the Bay Area, and maintains a top AV rating from the esteemed Martindale-Hubbell® Law Directory.

Mr. Kelly brings a swift and fair resolution to personal injury cases through settlement or arbitration 94% of the time; the remainder of his cases progress to jury trials. He has successfully represented both the injured party (plaintiff) and the person or entity that caused the injury (defendant). This rare combination of legal and judicial experience gives him a uniquely beneficial perspective of the strong points and flaws in such a case, as well as a valuable understanding of both the law and demographics of the fact-finder (judge, jury or arbitrator). So, if you need a strong, aggressive and effective personal injury attorney, contact Richard F. Kelly today.