Mr. Kelly has devoted his legal career to representing clients entangled in major disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”). He has represented businesses and individuals before the agency’s collection examination, and appeals divisions. Additionally, Mr. Kelly represents clients that are the targets of criminal tax investigations. With over two hundred appearances in various federal courts, tax litigation is a significant part of Mr. Kelly’s practice. He has also argued before the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Mr. Kelly began his professional career with the IRS in 1991, where he was assigned to field offices in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. As a Revenue Officer, Mr. Kelly was responsible for civil investigations and enforcement actions. He was also trained as an Offer in Compromise Examiner and evaluated settlement proposals submitted by individual and corporate taxpayers.
Mr. Kelly is the former Chair of the Maryland State Bar Association Tax Section. He has been honored with the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Educator of the Year Award in 2008, the Maryland State Bar Association J. Ronald Shiff Memorial Pro Bono Award in 2010, and the Caplan Award for ensuring equal access to justice in 2016. Mr. Kelly received the highest possible rating from his peers and judges, and is AV rated by Martindale- Hubbell. He has also been selected for inclusion in Maryland Super Lawyers and the Maryland Top 100 Attorneys listing.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Maryland
Since 1996
7th Circuit
D.C. Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Education
1992 - 1996
University of Baltimore School of Law
J.D. (1996)
1986 - 1990
University of Maryland - College Park
B.A. (1990) | Government and Politics
Contacts
Kelly | Dorsey, P.C.10320 Little Patuxent Parkway Suite 608 Columbia MD 21044Telephone: (410) 740-8750Fax: (443) 542-0069
Call 410-740-8750 to learn more about this Martindale-Hubbell® AV® PreeminentTM Rated attorney. Gerald W. Kelly Jr. of Kelly | Dorsey, P.C. 10320 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY STE 608 , COLUMBIA, MD 21044. Practice areas include Federal Tax Controversy, Criminal Tax, Tax Litigation, and IRS Representation. For more than 130 years, lawyers have relied on the AV® PreeminentTM rating while searching for their own expert attorneys. Now anyone can depend on this important, trusted rating. The Martindale-Hubbell® AV® PreeminentTM rating is the highest possible rating for an attorney for both ethical standards and legal ability. This rating represents the pinnacle of professional excellence. It is achieved only after an attorney has been reviewed and recommended by their peers - members of the bar and the judiciary. Gerald W. Kelly Jr. has achieved an AV® PreeminentTM Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®.
