Mr. Trey Kelly

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Mr. Trey Kelly: Attorney with Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

For the last 24 years, Trey has maintained a wide-ranging civil litigation practice in the New Orleans metropolitan area. He received an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is licensed to practice in both Louisiana and Texas. Throughout his career he has defended businesses, insurers, product manufacturers, and is well-versed in the complexities of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”). In addition, Trey has handled numerous trucking and transportation claims, maritime suits, family law disputes, and an array of business and transactional matters.

Growing up on the Northshore, Trey received his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Southeastern Louisiana University, graduating with Honors in 1995. He received his Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University Law School in 1998 and was a published Member of the Louisiana Law Review. Trey is a member of the Louisiana and Texas State Bar Associations and is admitted to practice in all Louisiana & Texas state courts, as well as the U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana, the Southern and Western districts of Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Trey is a former member of the International Claims Association’s Disability Committee and has lectured on various topics in the field of ERISA litigation.

In addition to his legal work, Trey also served in both the Louisiana and Texas National Guard, making two tours to Iraq as a combat helicopter pilot (’03 and ’07). He recently retired with more than 1200 flight hours and qualifications in four army aircraft, including the AH-64 Attack Helicopter. While serving in combat, Trey was awarded two Bronze Star Medals, an Air Medal, a Combat Action Badge, two Army Commendation Medals, and an Army Achievement Medal. Following his military retirement, Trey served as a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5735 and the Combat Helicopter Pilots Association.

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Construction Litigation
  • Premises Liability
  • Trucking
  • Construction
  • Transportation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Louisiana University – Hammond, LA, B.A., Criminal Justice, cum laude, 1995
Law School Attended:
Louisiana State University – Baton Rouge, J.D., Law; LA Law Review, member, 1998
Year of First Admission:
1998
Admission:
1998, Louisiana; 2010, Texas; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana; U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Birth Information:
Ft. Walters, Texas, December 3, 1967
ISLN:
913433834

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (15 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/05/19 in Insurance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/05/19 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/23/19 in Insurance Defense

    I have known Trey Kelly for years, and I know him to be a very knowledgeable and ethical lawyer. He is also very easy to work with. A top-notch attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/09/19 in Insurance Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/06/19 in Insurance Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/02/19 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 08/30/19 in Insurance Defense

    Trey is a knowledgeable, hard-working attorney who is a pleasure to work with. You can count on Trey to be candid and professional.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/29/19 in Personal Injury

    I have known Hilliard (Trey) for approximately 13 years, both personally and professionally. I know him to be of the highest caliber, both in terms of ethics and competence.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 08/27/19 in Insurance Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/27/19 in Litigation

    Mr. Kelly is an excellent attorney, with whom I have had the pleasure to work with on a number of occasions. He is very knowledgeable and professional.

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Contact Information:

985-607-7378  Phone

985-674-6681  Fax

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