Within his education law practice, he acts for both separate and public school boards within Ontario. He addresses corporate issues, such as matters relating to bylaws, minutes, reporting and staffing; general business issues including the drafting and negotiating of contracts, school financing, and issues of governance.

He also addresses unique issues under the Education Act, such as confidentiality, conflict of interest, the election process, the right to attend school including suspensions and expulsions, special education matters, the taxation process, and freedom of information. For clients that are separate school boards, he addresses the unique denominational issues.

Within his health law practice, he acts for public hospitals, (one of which is a psychiatric hospital), advising them on issues relating to statutory provisions that are unique to them as health care institutions, as well as the matters that relate to organizational, corporate and business issues.

Mr. Kelly acts for not-for-profit organizations, including charitable and volunteer groups, private clubs (athletic and social), and other incorporated and unincorporated groups. The author of the monograph titled "Duties and Responsibilities of Directors of Not-For-Profit Organizations", he addresses not-for-profit organizations' responsibilities as governed by the Corporations Act, at both federal and provincial levels. He also advises on governance and organizational concerns, as well as general not-for-profit issues for such organizations.

His broad, and yet specialized experience, acquired during his years of practice in these areas, ensures clients considerable efficiencies and an ability to respond to a wide range of issues on several dimensions simultaneously. Mr. Kelly is dedicated to providing clients with expert advice, promptly and in a cost effective manner at all times.