EDUCATION:
Boston University School of Law, J.D. 1978
Tufts University, B.A. cum laude, 1978
LEGAL EXPERIENCE:
Sample mediations: Sexual abuse by school bus driver – settlement $150,000; Auto/bicyclist accident resulting in head trauma - settlement $300,000; Iron worker accident with multiple surgeries - settlement $150,000; Five year old child injured in automobile accident - settlement $30,000; Automobile accident with multiple defendants - settlement $80,000; Homeowner’s liability, broken leg from trampoline injury - settlement $60,000; Head trauma injury due to rear-end auto collision - settlement $550,000.
Multiple mediations and arbitrations involving soft tissue injuries with values under $20,000.
Lecturer and trainer in mediation and negotiation. Former clinical trial instructor at B.U. Law School. Professional mediation training with certification pursuant to G.L. c.233 Section 23C.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ASSOCIATIONS:
Paul Kelley is a full time mediator and arbitrator hearing claims for personal injury, employment discrimination, professional malpractice, and product liability.
A 20-year trial attorney with over 150 jury trials conducted, he helps litigants mediate their claims on the basis of likely admissible evidence. He assists plaintiffs and defendants to form a realistic expectation of a potential jury award. His extensive knowledge of trial practice and mediation, combined with strength in handling emotionally difficult issues that arise during a session, leads to mutually satisfactory settlements. As an arbitrator he conducts full and fair hearings issuing just awards
Neville & Kelley, Litigation Partner 1989 - 2001
Segal, Moran & Feinberg, Associate 1986 - 1989
Assistant District Attorney, Essex and Middlesex 1982 - 1986
National Association of Government Employees 1979 - 1982
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