Community
At Kelley|Witherspoon, LLP, it is our underlying mission to advance the greater good - not only of our clients, but for all society. In and out of the courtroom, we fight for those in need and help ensure that they are afforded resources and tools to create a better life. Since its inception, Kelley|Witherspoon, LLP has been dedicated to protecting our community by making sure that every client receives the opportunity to receive justice.
Our firm gives any person in need of legal advice the opportunity to speak with an attorney free of charge.Through the donation of our time, energy and financial resources, Kelley|Witherspoon, LLP works closely with local and national organizations to ensure our communities and its people have the social and economic resources necessary to better their cause.
The community efforts of Kelley|Witherspoon, LLP include: free will seminars, NAACP legal advice clinic sponsorship, Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, East Texas 4th of July Celebration sponsorship at Woldert Park, participation in the Emmett J. Conrad Internship Program sponsored by Texas State Senator Royce West, participation in the Townview Magnet High School Internship Program, speaking engagements at Texas Association of Developing Colleges - Paul Quinn College and Texas College, and numerous other community programs.
Simply put, Kelley|Witherspoon, LLP attorneys and staff are committed to helping programs that benefit the communities we serve.
KELLEY|WITHERSPOON SPEAKS AT RAMEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
May 2010 – Tyler, Texas - Kevin Kelley, managing partner of law firm Kelley|Witherspoon delivered a positive message of encouragement to Ramey Elementary School students during its annual career day. Ramey Elementary School is a predominately Hispanic and African American school located in Tyler, Texas. Receiving its first students in September 1950, the school is named after Judge Thomas B. Ramey, a prominent Tyler lawyer and distinguished church and civic leader. He was a member of the State Board of Education where he served for nine years.
Ramey Elementary School Principal Cynthia Johnson, Vice Principals LaBotta Taylor, Georganna Jones, and Teachers Alice Cummings, LaShunda Wright are outstanding educators successfully educating students to meet their maximum potential and promoting a learning environment where teachers, parents, and the community necessary skills to educate the whole child for a diverse society. LaShunda Wright was recognized by Tyler ISD as Teacher of the Month.
Kelley|Witherspoon is a leading law firm representing personal injury and wrongful death victims and their families. Kelley|Witherspoon’s practice includes airplane and helicopter accidents, automobile accidents, 18 Wheeler accidents, train accidents, construction, and other serious and catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death claims, as well as commercial litigation.
KELLEY|WITHERSPOON SPONSORS TEXAS COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM
Tyler, Texas—February 2010 - Kelley|Witherspoon East Texas sponsored the ranked Texas College Men’s Basketball Team. As a part of that sponsorship KW purchased Kobe Bryant sneakers for the entire men’s basketball team.
Texas College, a historically black college providing a liberal arts education for 114 years, exists to help people succeed by assisting them in developing their skills and their self-confidence, as well as enlarging their perspectives on life. We are dedicated to providing citizens of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds with the opportunity for life-long learning.
“Both Mr. Kelley and myself graduated from Paul Quinn College, a historically black college, we support HBCU’s, and believe in giving back to the community,” comments Nuru Witherspoon.
KELLEY|WITHERSPOON SUPPORTS THE "FIT FOR LIFE" OBESITY PROJECT.
