David Kelley devotes most of his practice to representing lenders in a wide variety of credit transactions, including construction and term commercial real estate loans, affordable housing loans, revolving and asset-based loans, letter-of-credit transactions and workouts. His clients include national and state banks, insurance companies, investment banks and municipal agencies. The balance of David’s practice involves the representation of developers, purchasers, sellers, owners and tenants of commercial real estate. He is an MSBA Board Certified Real Property Law Specialist.

David has been recognized as one of America’s Leading Business Lawyers by Chambers USA, named among The Best Lawyers in America and selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers®. 

Professional and Civic Activities

• Member, American Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association, Real Property and Corporation, Banking and Business Law Sections
• Member, Hennepin County Bar Association, Real Property and Corporation, Banking and Business Law Sections
• Fellow, American College of Mortgage Attorneys

Education

• J.D., cum laude, University of Minnesota Law School
       Member and senior editor, Minnesota Law Review
      
• B.A., magna cum laude, St. Olaf College

Admissions

• State of Minnesota
• U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota