Kelley Cornelius | Estate Planning

Kelley L Cornelius, PC

Kelley Cornelius | Kelley L Cornelius, PC

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For years my firm has provided its clients with steadfast support that clients need and expect. Service to the client has always been, and will continue to be, the hallmark of my firm. With your interests in mind, I will seek to rapidly and efficiently handle and resolve each matter to which I am entrusted. If possible, always subject to your approval and consent, I will assist you in attempting to resolve your case without a trial.

My Mission
The mission of my law firm is simple: “To provide each client dedicated professional service.”

Education:
Newman University (August 2009 – December 2012)
Bachelor of Arts- Pastoral Ministry

Oklahoma City University School of Law (August 1984 – May 1988 evening program)
Juris Doctorate, Merit Scholarship Program

Oklahoma City University (August 1982 – May 1984 evening program)
Masters in Business Administration with Honors – Finance Trek

Oklahoma University (August 1976 – May 1980)
Bachelors in Business Administration – Business Management

Experience:
KELLEY L. CORNELIUS, P.C. (December 1995 to present)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Attorney concentrating in the areas of commercial and consumer law, collection law (creditors), bankruptcy, workers’ compensation, estate planning and probate. I am a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association and an Arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”)(formerly the “National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.”). I am authorized to practice in all Federal Districts in Oklahoma, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. I was a Special Judge for the City of Oklahoma City from June 1997 to July 2012. I hold a AV rating with Martindale Hubbel. I have lectured in the areas of “Collection of Judgments in Oklahoma”, Commercial Law, Consumer Law, “Collection in the Health Care Industry”, the “Fair Debt Collection Practices Act”, Probate Law, and the “Oklahoma Landlord/Tenant Act”.

LEE, DUROCHER, STRATTON & CORNELIUS (December 1994 to December 1995)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Attorney (same practice areas).

FOGG, FOGG & HANDLEY (September 1991 to December 1994)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Attorney (same practice areas).

KELLEY L. CORNELIUS, ATTORNEY AT LAW (July 1989 to September 1991)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Private practicing attorney, general practice.

FIRST INTERSTATE BANK OF OKLAHOMA, N.A./CONSOLIDATED ASSET MGT. CO. (December 1986 to June 1989)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Assistant Vice-President. Primarily responsible for servicing and liquidating a portfolio of loans previously owned by the failed First National Bank of Oklahoma City pursuant to a contract with the F.D.I.C.. Responsibilities included debtor contact, analyzing debtor financial statements, workout negotiation, preparation and presentation of loan committee proposals and direction of litigation. Promoted to Team Leader within 90 days.

REYNOLDS, RIDINGS & HARGIS (September 1986 to December 1986)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Law Clerk/Intern. Responsible for documentation and disposition of collection files for two attorneys.

DRESSER INDUSTRIES, INC. (June 1980 to June 1986)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Area Credit Manager, Mid-Continent Area. Responsible for collection of accounts receivable and credit approval of all credit sales in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas panhandle. Included developing and analyzing all pertinent credit information, planning and preparing departmental budget and supervising department, directing litigation, bankruptcies, and workout arrangements on multi-million dollar accounts.