Rachael K. Kelley

Practice areas

Civil Litigation: Defense, Insurance Coverage, Personal Injury – General: Defense, Professional Liability: Defense

Focus areas

Bad Faith Insurance, Insurance, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury – Plaintiff, Premises Liability – Plaintiff, Professional Malpractice – Other

Rachael K. Kelley serves as the Chief Technology Partner at Burton Kelley LLP located in San Diego, California. Her extensive expertise in technology and information systems forms the foundation of her legal practice, which encompasses a diverse range of legal areas including bad faith, premises liability, products liability, landlord-tenant disputes, insurance fraud, construction law, insurance coverage, defense, and more.

Recognized for her exceptional ability to comprehend her clients’ needs and aspirations, Ms. Kelley is renowned for tailoring individualized strategies to each case she undertakes. Her commitment to meeting her clients’ requirements is resolute and unwavering. She has achieved a “Good” rating on Avvo, reflecting the high regard in which she is held by her peers and clients.

Educationally, Ms. Kelley earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in history with a minor in Spanish from the University of Arizona. Her legal journey continued with the attainment of a Juris Doctor degree from the California Western School of Law, where she graduated with honors, securing a place on the dean’s list. Her dedication to public service was evident during her time in law school as she was an active member of the Pro Bono Honors Society.

A fervent advocate for the underprivileged, Ms. Kelley dedicated her time as a volunteer intern at the Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc., and held a position as a law clerk at the YWCA of San Diego County. Her exceptional pro bono contributions were acknowledged through prestigious accolades, namely the Wiley W. Manuel Award from The State Bar of California and the Outstanding Service Award from the Legal Aid Society of San Diego.

Ms. Kelley’s legal acumen extends to training claims handlers on principles of good faith claims handling and insurance protocols. Her proficiency in electronically stored information (ESI) serves as an invaluable asset to her law firm and clients. Through her adeptness in utilizing computer programs and systems for extensive discovery in litigation, she has facilitated substantial cost savings for her clients.

Deeply involved in the legal community, Ms. Kelley holds the role of Community Co-Chair at the San Diego Association of Business Trial Lawyers, overseeing technology-related aspects of various events. Her professional jurisdiction covers both the state of California and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.