Kelly A. Grafton

Kelly A. Grafton, Esq., is a Baltimore bankruptcy lawyer at Grafton Firm, LLC, with extensive experience representing corporate and individual clients in federal and Maryland state courts. She handles complex litigation and civil appeals, working as both appellant and appellee. Her work includes overturning adverse jury verdicts and securing favorable appellate rulings. She also defends companies in high-value disputes and assists individuals with bankruptcy filings, probate matters, guardianship issues, and other legal challenges affecting daily life with practical strategies and clear communication for clients.

Kelly earned her J.D. from The George Washington University Law School with high honors, graduating in the top ten percent of her class. She received recognition, including the Order of the Coif and a Phi Beta Kappa award for the highest GPA in the first-year evening program. She also served as Production Editor of the law review, a member of the Moot Court executive board, and a Dean’s Fellow teaching legal research and writing. She holds an M.B.A. from Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business and a B.A. in Business and Law from Goucher College. 

Kelly has an extensive legal career, including work at a large international law firm, where she gained strong litigation and case management skills. She has managed complex appeals, prepared detailed briefs, and argued positions that achieved meaningful outcomes for clients. She supports families by guiding them through probate and guardianship processes and helps individuals regain financial stability through bankruptcy solutions. Her approach focuses on careful analysis, strong advocacy, and practical solutions tailored to each client’s needs with communication and consistent attention to detail.

Kelly A. Grafton is admitted to practice in Maryland, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the United States District Court for Maryland. Her broad admissions support her ability to handle matters at multiple levels of the court system. Clients rely on her to address both business and personal legal concerns with diligence, clarity, and strong professional judgment across a wide range of financial and civil matters, delivering guidance and results.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Grafton Firm, LLC
• Executive Board Member, Moot Court Board
• Admitted to Practice, Maryland State Bar Association
• Admitted to Practice, Supreme Court of the United States
• Admitted to Practice, United States District Court for Maryland
• Production Editor, The George Washington University Law Review
• Admitted to Practice, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Licensed State

• Maryland

Education

• The George Washington University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business
  Masters of Business Administration
• Goucher College
  B.A. in Business and Law

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