Partner with the Law Firm of Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley & Jennett LLP in Los Angeles. "AV" Rated.

Specialize in defending individuals and businesses at trial against claims of sexual harassment, discrimination, and catastrophic personal injuries.

MULTI-MEDIA

Host of the Kellycast, a podcast on business and employment issues. http://www.gilbertkelly.com/Podcasts.html

Speaker at the 2011 California State Bar Convention. Frequently hosts seminars on Employment Law and Trial Practice.

Author, "A Defense Attorney's Perspective on the Expedited Jury Trial." VERDICT, SEP 2011: 31-32. http://www.gilbertkelly.com/ASCDC%20Verdict%20Article.pdf

TRIAL RESULTS

In 17 trials representing civil defendants, 11 defense verdicts ($0) and 3 awards below $1,000.

Represented a defendant in an auto versus pedestrian case in which the plaintiff suffered two broken legs and a fractured eye socket. Jury returned a defense verdict.

Represented the defendant in the first "expedited jury trial" in Riverside County history. Plaintiff claimed over $20,000 in medical bills; the jury returned an award of $904. The case was profiled in the Daily Journal.

Represented defendant in admitted liability case in which the plaintiff sought $290,000 for future spinal fusion. Jury verdict of $300 was profiled in California Verdict Search, Vol. 9, Issue 44.

Obtained defense verdicts in 5 trials for clients whose liability was admitted.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Member of the State Bar of California; Association of Southern California Defense Counsel; American Board of Trial Advocates; Long Beach Bar Association; Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles; Alpert Jewish Community Center; Shore Aquatics; Board of Directors, Long Beach Grand Cru International Wine Competition; Headhunters basketball team. Former White House Intern.