Dean F. Kelley

E-mail: dfk@kclegal.com

Dean F. Kelley joined the firm in 2001. He concentrates his practice in employment law litigation before state and federal administrative agencies and courts throughout the United States. He counsels clients and litigates cases on the full range of employment law issues including compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other state and federal disability discrimination and accommodation laws. Dean counsels and defends employers regarding sexual harassment and hostile working environment issues, anti-retaliation, wage and hour, OSHA regulatory compliance, independent contractor issues, employment contracts, and covenants not to compete.

Dean is admitted to practice in all Wisconsin State Courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Professional Associations

State Bar of Wisconsin
American Bar Association
Milwaukee Bar Association
Wisconsin Restaurant Association

Education

B.A., 1994, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
                    The Dean's Honor List
                    National Political Science Honor Society
J.D., 1998, Marquette University Law School
                    CALI Academic Excellence Awards