Seamus Kelly

Originally from the Philadelphia suburbs, Seamus received a bachelor’s degree in Business and Political Science from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland and his law degree from Vanderbilt Law School here in Nashville. While at Vanderbilt, Seamus was heavily involved in the Law School community, including serving as Editor-in-Chief of Vanderbilt’s environmental law journal and organizing the annual Moot Court competition. Seamus received several awards for his clinical legal work, academic achievement, and involvement in the Nashville community.

In between Trinity and Vanderbilt, Seamus spent several years in management for a fairly well known coffee chain throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. Seamus was presented with a number of perspective-widening challenges, from opening new stores in unique markets to closing underperforming stores to linking local community events with national campaigns, all while dabbling as a singer-songwriter in his spare time.

Prior to forming Music City Law in 2019 with David Goldman, Seamus spent six years working for a civil litigation firm in Nashville where he gained extensive experience, taking leadership roles early on in his legal career in all facets of a broad variety of cases.

Like many transplants in Nashville, Seamus is excited by the city’s growth but believes in preserving the character that makes Nashville such a great place to be to begin with. Seamus founded the non-profit Rock Block Preservation Society to help support the independent venues and businesses of Elliston Place, has previously served on the board of Historic Nashville, Inc. during its efforts to preserve Printers Alley and Music Row, and has served as a legal observer to help protect protester rights through the National Lawyers Guild. He is currently a member of the Nashville Symphony’s Crescendo Club, the Public Library’s Next Chapter Society, and some people suspect he lives in the Belcourt.

Seamus actually lives in Berry Hill with his affectionate rescue pup Finn, and when he’s not at the office can be found at the dog park, a concert, or scouring used record bins for treasure.

Education

Vanderbilt Law School
J.D. (2013)

Trinity College, University of Dublin
B.A. Business & Political Science (2004)

Bar Admissions

State
Tennessee

Federal
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

United States District Courts for the Western, Middle, and Eastern Districts of Tennessee