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Kimberly A. Kelley

Kimberly A. Kelley

Shareholder
Direct Dial: (813) 397-2842
Fax: (813) 229-3502
kkelley@pdtlegal.com
Office Location: Tampa

Overview
Professional Involvement

Kimberly Kelley joined the firm in 2016 and practices in the area of commercial litigation, with a concentration in construction defect claims. Kimberly's experience includes the representation of general contractors, developers, and subcontractors through all stages of litigation.  Kimberly also currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Hillsborough County Bar Association Construction Law Section.

Prior to joining the firm, Kimberly interned for the Second District Court of Appeal, where she gained valuable experience in legal drafting and argument. While in law school, Kimberly served as a Senior Research Editor on the Florida Law Review. 

Practice Areas 

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Construction

Admitted to Practice

  • Florida

Education

  • The University of Florida, Levin College of Law; J.D. cum laude, 2016
    • Dean's List
    • Book Award for Evidence, Fall 2014
    • Book Award for Law Review, Spring 2016
    • Gertrude Brick Outstanding Board Member, The Florida Law Review, Spring 2016
    • University of Florida Levin College of Law Academic Scholarship Recipient
    • The Florida Law Review, Senior Research Editor
  • The University of Florida, B.A. Political Science, cum laude, 2013; B.S., Psychology, cum laude, 2013
    • Anderson Scholar of High Distinction
    • Principal's Honor Roll
    • Dean's List
    • Phi Beta Kappa
    • National Society of Collegiate Scholars
    • Golden Key Honor Society

Professional, Trade, and Philanthropic Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
    • Forum on the Construction Industry
    • Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
    • Fidelity and Surety Law Committee
    • Litigation Section

  • The Florida Bar
    • Trial Lawyers Section
    • Young Lawyers Section

  • The Hillsborough County Bar Association
    • Co-Chair, Construction Law Section
    • Trial and Litigation Section
  • University of Florida Alumni Association

Selected Honors & Recognitions

  •  Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch, Construction Litigation, 2022