Ron
Kelly was born in Vancouver in 1954 and grew up in Abbotsford. He
obtained his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science in 1976 and
his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 1979, both from the University of British
Columbia. He articled with Baker Newby LLP in
1979 and has been with the Firm ever since.
Mr.
Kelly has always been active in community affairs, serving as an
executive member of the Abbotsford Foundation, the Chilliwack Chamber
of Commerce, the Chilliwack-Fraser Rotary Club, and the Abbotsford
Rotary Club. Professionally, he has served as the Chair of the Fraser
Valley Bar Association and the Chilliwack Bar Association.
Mr.
Kelly has more than 27 years experience in real estate and commercial
transactions. He has extensive experience in acting for banks, credit
unions, and other lending institutions as well as an ongoing interest
in and experience with municipal law. He also represents many clients
in connection with complex real estate developments. He has
lectured on these topics through the People's Law School and the
University College of the Fraser Valley in both Abbotsford and Chilliwack.
Although
his favourite pastime is travel, Mr. Kelly has always enjoyed returning
to the Fraser Valley and the quality of life it represents to him.
Email: rkelly@bakernewby.com |