Kelly Meltzer Bio

Kelly is a transactional lawyer who advises companies and individuals in business formations, mergers and acquisitions, real estate sales and purchases, commercial leases, financing transactions and other commercial matters. Though his work involves a wide variety of industries, Kelly has significant experience with auto dealers, helping them to acquire, sell, establish and operate dealerships in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Kelly serves as outside counsel for dozens of companies and has advised clients on a multitude of transactions. Most of his clients are privately held businesses and their owners, including not only auto dealers but also real estate brokers, developers, private equity firms, marketing and other creative firms, accountants, lawyers, arts organizations, trucking operations, food and beverage retailers and wholesalers and other dynamic companies. Kelly’s broad experience and long-term service as trusted advisor to many clients yield an approach that is practical, insightful and focused on maximizing opportunities and solving problems.