Background
McHaffie, Kelly was born on November 22, 1965 in Munich, Germany.
McHaffie, Kelly was born on November 22, 1965 in Munich, Germany.
San Jose State University (Bachelor of Arts, 1990). Santa Clara University (Juris Doctor, 1995). Spoken languages: French.
Worked at McManis, Faulkner & Morgan (San Jose, California) specializing in General Trial Practice. Admitted to the bar, 1995, California, United States. District Court, Northern District of California, and United States.
Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.
Recipient, Wiley West. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Services, State Bar of California, 1993. Public Interest Law Scholar.
Member, Board of Directors, Women AHEAD. Member: Santa Clara County (Member, Women Lawyers Section) and American Bar Associations. State Bar of California.
The firm"s practice is almost exclusively litigation.
Its lawyers have tried cases in such diverse areas as business, civil rights, commercial, construction, criminal, environmental, family, insurance, intellectual property, personal injury, probate and real estate. The firm also handles appeals. The firm has centered its practice in Santa Clara County and its lawyers know local judges and their staff well.
A significant number of the firm"s clients are other lawyers who need representation in civil, criminal, and disciplinary cases.
The firm provides a high level of service in an economical manner. The firm"s dedication to excellence, its familiarity with local practice, and the respect accorded its attorneys by the local judiciary have served clients well during the firm"s 25 year history.
Member, Board of Directors, Women AHEAD. Member: Santa Clara County (Member, Women Lawyers Section) and American Bar Associations. State Bar of California.