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Lloyd Thomas Kelso

Lloyd Thomas Kelso

48 Years of Practice in Family Law
  • Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family Law ...
  • North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
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Biography

Born: 1950, Gastonia, North Carolina
Wife: Mary Elizabeth Kelso

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Additional Practice Area
  • Car Accidents
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    All major credit cards accepted
  • Contingent Fees
    Auto Accident and Injury cases, fee is 30% of recovery if settled before filing suit, and 35% of recovery after filing suit
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Flat fees are charged for many matters (See Website). Usual hourly rate $300 for attorney time and $120 for paralegal time. Initial 30 minutes consultation in family law matters is $150.00.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
North Carolina
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South Carolina
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Tennessee
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4th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Lloyd T. Kelso
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Education
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
M.A. | Divinity
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Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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University of South Carolina School of Law
J.D. (1975) | Law
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Honors: American Jurisprudence Award Constitutional Law
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Erskine College
B.A. | History
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Honors: Omicron Delta Kappa, Library Award
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Professional Associations
Christian Trial Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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Christian Legal Society
Member
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Tennessee State Bar
Member
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North Carolina State Bar
Member
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North Carolina Bar Association
Member
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South Carolina State Bar
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Kelso, North Carolina Family Law Statutes
Thomson-West
Kelso, North Carolina Family Law Practice
Thomson-West
Certifications
Specialist in Family Law
North Carolina State Bar
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
LLOYD T. KELSO, ATTORNEY AT LAW
502 East Garrison Boulevard
Gastonia, NC 28054
Telephone: (704) 865-8684
Fax: (704) 865-6256
Notice: By Appointment Only