Biography
Attorney Janine Kelly received a Bachelor of Arts from the College of the Holy Cross in 1991 and a Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School in 1994. She began her legal career in 1994 as a litigation attorney with a primary focus on insurance and medical malpractice defense. After her second child was born with special needs, she developed a passion for supporting children and families, and served as a special education advocate for over 10 years before joining Conlon & McGlynn. Through her professional and personal experiences, Attorney Kelly understands the need for compassion and efficiency when helping families navigate sensitive and complex legal issues. In every case, she focuses on finding common ground, resolving conflict peacefully, and using litigation only as a last resort.
Attorney Kelly is admitted to practice law in the state of Connecticut. She also serves on the executive board of SPED*NET, a non-profit organization devoted to supporting children with special needs and their families free of charge.
Education
- Vermont Law School, South Royalton, Vermont
- J.D. - 1994
- College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts
- B.A. - 1991
Professional Associations
- Fairfield County Regional Bar Association, Member
- Connecticut Bar Association, Member
- Family Law Sections, American Bar Association, Member
- Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
Practice Areas
- Divorce / Marital Separation
- Alimony
- Maintenance
- Child Support
- Parenting Plans
- Child Custody
- Premarital Agreements
- Relocation Cases
- Post-Judgment Modifications
- Property Division
- Enforcement and Contempt Actions
- Same-sex Marriages and Divorces
Bar Admissions
- Connecticut, 1994
- U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit, 1994
- U.S. District Court, 1995
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 2001