Kelly Foss Bio

Kelly Foss focuses her practice on assisting clients with navigating complex commercial disputes. She has litigated cases in New York state and federal courts, which have included appeals to the Appellate Division, and to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. She negotiates settlements, both informally and through mediation, and has experience with arbitration. Kelly’s experience includes litigating complex contract disputes, disputes over ownership interests in closely-held businesses, disputes involving life settlements, anti-compete clauses and business torts, disputes over material adverse effect clauses, challenges to decisions of various administrative agencies (including under Article 78), insurance coverage disputes, indemnification disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, and partnership disputes, among other business and commercial claims. She also handles estate litigation in Surrogate’s Court, particularly in cases involving family business disputes. Before joining Lippes Mathias, Kelly was a partner at Harris Beach PLLC. She also served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Charles R. Beyer at the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.