Edward E. Kelly - Charlestown, MA
Attorney at O'Rourke & Hawk, LLP
Personal Counsel - Medical and other Professionals’ Representation Lawyers in Charlestown, MA
529 Main St Suite 214 Charlestown, MA 02129
Charlestown Personal Counsel - Medical and other Professionals’ Representation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Counsel - Medical and other Professionals’ Representation
- Personal Injury
- Insurance Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Edward E. Kelly is "of counsel" to the firm and concentrates in medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. With over 35 years experience devoted to advocating for the victims of serious personal injuries, Mr. Kelly has successfully tackled the most complex and challenging cases. He also represents medical professionals as "personal counsel" in issues involving the protection of personal assets that may arise during a suit.
Attorney Kelly speaks on medical malpractice issues for the Massachusetts Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA) and the Association of the Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA). He has been designated as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer in the area of litigation. Mr. Kelly has also been bestowed the highest rating, AV, by the Martindale-Hubbell* registry of lawyers, and has been awarded the Avvo rating of "superb."
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Massachusetts Super Lawyer, every year since its inception
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated, a certification mark indicating that the lawyer’s peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence.
- Avvo.com, a social ranking site for lawyers and doctors, has given Mr. Kelly a rating of “superb”
Education
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Legal Education
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Suffolk University Law School,
Boston,
Massachusetts, 1976
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
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Suffolk University Law School,
Boston,
Massachusetts, 1976
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Non Legal Education
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University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 1970
B.A.
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University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 1970
Current Employment Position(s)
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Of Counsel
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 1977
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1980
Other Affiliations
- Massachusetts Bar Association, Member
- Co-Chairman ‑ Trial Practice and Procedures Committee, 1991-1992
- Massachusetts Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Member
- Runner in 18 Boston Marathons (29 marathons overall)
- The Jimmy Fund, Volunteer
Contact
529 Main St
Suite 214
Charlestown, MA 02129
Phone: 617-420-6113
Fax: 617-337-3194
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.orourkehawk.com
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