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PDFKelley brings over fifteen years of executive legal leadership and litigation experience to Willcox Savage. She serves clients in the construction, development, and commercial sectors with a sharp focus on partnerships, contract negotiations, corporate legal strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Prior to joining the firm, Kelley served as General Counsel for a leading Mid-Atlantic construction and development firm, giving her a clear view of what clients need from counsel: strategic foresight, practical guidance, and solutions that move businesses forward.
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As General Counsel for a $700M plus construction and development powerhouse, Kelley didn’t just manage legal risk—she helped shape the company’s trajectory, guiding a multi-market construction and development enterprise through partnerships, regulatory compliance, complex negotiations, and large-scale risk management. Her work helped steer major business deals and align legal operations with high-growth objectives.
Before that, Kelley spent nearly a decade handling high-stakes commercial litigation from every angle. As a partner at a regional law firm, she fought for developers, contractors, and business leaders facing multimillion-dollar disputes. Her courtroom strength was matched by her ability to settle smart and early when the strategy called for it—earning trust by delivering results that mattered.
News / Publications
“Design-Build Issues,” Virginia State Bar Construction Law Seminar (2018)
“Obtaining Green Certification for Existing Buildings in Virginia,” Virginia Lawyer (2014)