Connor J. Kelley

Connor Kelley is an experienced litigator in the firm’s Washington, DC office, where he represents clients large and small in all phases of complex and high-stakes commercial disputes.

In his commercial litigation practice, Connor counsels clients in the life sciences, financial services, sports, and defense industries, among others. He has handled matters involving a wide range of claims, including negligence, nuisance, breach of contract, trade secrets, and consumer protection. He also has expertise in all stages of litigation, including initial pleadings, document and deposition discovery, dispositive motions practice, and trial. A member of teams that have tried cases before judges and juries in federal and state courts, Connor understands how to help his clients achieve successful outcomes in the courtroom.

In his active pro bono practice, Connor primarily represents indigent criminal defendants in Maryland state court. He has investigated and tried cases involving charges ranging from assault and unlawful firearm possession to first-degree murder, and has secured multiple acquittals for his clients. Most recently, he secured an acquittal for a juvenile defendant on a first-degree murder charge following an 11-day jury trial. Connor has also represented non-profit organizations seeking to protect housing, voting, and other civil rights. Most recently, he helped secure reversal of the dismissal of due process claims brought by property owners concerning incorrect property tax assessments.