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Seamus Kelly

Seamus Kelly

Co-Founding Partner of Music City Law, PLLC
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Biography

Seamus received a bachelor's degree in Business and Political Science from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland and his law degree from Vanderbilt Law School here in Nashville. While at Vanderbilt, Seamus received several awards for leadership in the Nashville community, clinical work, and academic achievement. Seamus also served as Editor-in-Chief of Vanderbilt's environmental journal ELPAR and coauthored an article about environmental legal scholarship.

In between Trinity and Vanderbilt, Seamus spent several years managing, launching, and closing down restaurants throughout the Greater Philadelphia area, all while writing and performing music.

Prior to forming Music City Law in 2019 with David Goldman, Seamus spent six years working for a civil litigation firm in Nashville where he worked on a vast array of national and local cases and handled legal issues for many Nashville clients and organizations.

Seamus lives on Music Row with his rambunctious dog, Cully, and when he's not at work can typically be found at the dog park, a live music venue, or enjoying the ever-blossoming Nashville restaurant scene.

Education
Vanderbilt University Law School
J.D. (2013)
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Honors: Philip G. Davidson III Memorial Award for leadership in service to the Law School and the greater Nashville community Carl J. Ruskowski Clinical Legal Education Award for demonstrated excellence in practice of law and best exemplifying the highest standards of the legal profession VSEA Award: The Practice of Civil Litigation
Activities: Editor in Chief of Environmental Law & Policy Annual Review Moot Court Board Students Union Law Students for Social Justice Vice President Environmental Law Society President
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Trinity College, University of Dublin
B.A. (2004) | Business & Political Science
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Professional Experience
Co-Founding Partner
Music City Law, PLLC
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Associate
Branstetter, Stranch & Jennings
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Trends in Environmental Law Scholarship 2008-2012
Environmental Law Reporter
Trends in Environmental Law Scholarship: Academic Years 2008-09, 2009-10, and 2010-11
Environmental Law Reporter
Speaking Engagements
Guest Lecturer
Western Kentucky University
Guest Lecturer, Vanderbilt Law School
Actual Innocence Class
Awards
40 Under 40 Tennessee Civil Plaintiff's Litigators
National Trial Lawyers
Philip G. Davidson III Memorial Award
Vanderbilt Law School
for leadership in service to the Law School and the greater Nashville community
Carl J. Ruskowski Clinical Legal Education Award
Vanderbilt Law School
for demonstrated excellence in practice of law and best exemplifying the highest standards of the legal profession
VSEA Award: The Practice of Civil Litigation
Vanderbilt Law School
award for top performance in The Practice of Civil Litigation course
Professional Associations
State Bar of Tennessee  # 032202
Member
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Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
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Nashville Bar Association
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Tennessee Bar Association
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Tennessee
Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee
ID Number: 32202
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6th Circuit
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Entertainment & Sports Law
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Intellectual Property
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Trademarks
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Environmental Law
Antitrust Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Securities Law
Workers' Compensation
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. i parked in a parking lot for trucks that cost $10.00 , now some security company is trying to get $700.00 dollars from
A: Send them proof (photos, e.g.) showing the listed rate was $10 per day, as well as any proof (GPS data, bills of lading or gas receipts) that it was not parked there beyond the day. Hang on to copies for the unlikely event that they take you to court.
Q. i am someone's power of attorney and he has been sentenced to 7 years in prison. he get social security. but he lost his
A: Contact the local Social Security Administration office. Make sure to have the Power of Attorney (or POA) ready to send to them to prove you have the individual's authority to make the inquiry. You should also be able to access all of his bank accounts with the POA.
Q. My husband died June 6th 2020 at Trousdale.. because no medical attention.. could I please join the families in this
A: First, condolences for your loss. I'm afraid your past the statute of limitations, or time limit, to bring a lawsuit, as wrongful death needs to be brought within one year of the date of death. To the extent the committed fraud to cover up the cause of death, you may be able to restart the one year timeframe from when you have first obtain proof of the lie. Regardless, this is a federal government investigation, so they may still look into your husband's death and could obtain such proof. Here is the contact info for the US Attorney's office organizing the current investigation:

The Civil Rights Division’s Special Litigation Section is conducting this investigation jointly with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee. Individuals with relevant information are encouraged to contact the department via phone at 888-392-7031 or by email at community.trousdaleturner@usdoj.gov. ... Read More
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Website
Music City Law, PLLC
Contact & Map
Music City Law, PLLC
1033 Demonbreun Street
Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37203
Telephone: (615) 200-0682
Monday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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