Resolving Construction and Real Estate Disputes, Managing Risk and Compliance

Kelley 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.

Notable Work & Achievements

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.