Kelly Chanfrau

Kelly Chanfrau is a board-certified attorney representing clients in personal injury and employment law matters across Florida. With decades of legal experience, she has built a strong reputation for protecting the rights of individuals against powerful corporations and employers. Her extensive litigation background includes state and federal cases, appellate advocacy, and numerous multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts for victims of workplace misconduct and negligence.

Ms. Chanfrau earned her J.D. from Stetson University College of Law and her B.A. from Florida State University. Her academic achievements and dedication to justice have fueled a career marked by excellence, leadership, and client-centered advocacy. Over the years, she has gained recognition as one of Florida’s Top 50 Female Attorneys and has been named “Lawyer of the Year” multiple times by peer-reviewed organizations.

Before devoting her practice to plaintiff representation, Ms. Chanfrau served as a partner at a national defense firm, where she represented Fortune 500 companies and public employers. This experience provided her with deep insight into defense strategies—knowledge she now uses to strengthen her advocacy for plaintiffs. She handles complex employment disputes, including sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, as well as serious personal injury cases arising from negligence and wrongful death.

Kelly Chanfrau is admitted to practice in all U.S. District Courts in Florida and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. She is an active member of professional organizations, including the American Bar Association and the Florida Justice Association. Her unwavering commitment to fairness, integrity, and results continues to make her a respected voice in the Florida legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Chanfrau & Chanfrau
• Member, American Bar Association (ABA)
• Member, Florida Justice Association (FJA)
• Member, Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA)
• Member, American Association for Justice (AAJ)
• Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA)
• Member, Volusia County Bar Association (VCBA)
• Member, Volusia Flagler Association for Women Lawyers (VFAWL)
• Member, Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers (HAWL)
• Member, The Florida Bar

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Stetson University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Florida State University
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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