Robert Kelly is a lawyer practicing commercial and residential real estate, estate planning, estate administration and 3 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Niagara University in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years. Robert practices at Robert Kelly Law Office in Amsterdam, NY.
Professional Experience
2008-Present
Self-employed in Private Practice. Specializing in commercial and residential real estate, estate planning, estate administration, drafting and review of business contracts and personal injury litigation.
1994-2008
Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel for Ambanc Holding Co., Inc. and Mohawk Community Bank, Amsterdam, NY. Responsibilities included advising the Board of Directors and senior management on all legal and Regulatory Compliance matters
management of the Bank's Consumer Compliance program and the Holding Company's compliance program for SEC regulations
litigation management with outside counsel
supervision of residential and commercial mortgage closings
review and revision of all material contracts entered into by the Bank and Holding Company
shareholder relations
custody and control of corporate documents
drafting and review of the minutes of all board of directors meetings and annual meetings of shareholders. Through successive mergers, I served as Vice President and General Counsel for Hudson River Bank & Trust Company, Hudson, NY and then Vice President and Legal Counsel for First Niagara Bank, Buffalo, NY, with similar duties.
1982-1990
City Court Judge for the City of Amsterdam, New York, with civil and criminal jurisdiction. Presided over motion and trial terms of court
arraignment of felony and misdemeanor defendants
administrative responsibility for compliance with standards and goals regulations of NYS Office of Court Administration.
1974-1994
Self-employed in the general practice of Law in Amsterdam, New York. Primary concentration on Trusts and Estate Planning, Real Estate, Personal Injury Litigation and small business counseling. Administrative responsibilities included supervision of associate attorneys, paralegals and clerical staff
office management
accounting for fiduciary funds and office accounts
compliance with labor and tax laws pertaining to the operation of the law firm as a small business.
116 Country Ridge CourtAmsterdam, NY 12010-7536U.S.A.
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