Kelly B Mathis

New Trial for Lawyer Convicted in Gambling Ring

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• The Florida Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal Wednesday in the case involving Jacksonville attorney Kelly Mathis, meaning an October ruling from Florida's Fifth District Court of Appeal will stand. The earlier ruling says the trial judge should have allowed Mathis' legal team to call certain
• Date: Feb 01, 2017
• Category: U.S.
• Source: Google

No prison for leader of charity in gambling scheme

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• Last year, Bass entered a no-contest plea to two counts of operating an illegal lottery. He had been expected to testify at last year's trial of Jacksonville attorney Kelly Mathis, but he was never called.
• Date: Oct 28, 2014
• Category: U.S.
• Source: Google

5 Things to Know in Florida for Feb. 12

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• An attorney for a veterans group that prosecutors say was a $300 million gambling operation is being sentenced for his conviction on 103 counts. Kelly Mathis faces dozens of years in prison during his sentencing hearing Wednesday. He was convicted last year for possessing slot machines, helping oper
• Date: Feb 12, 2014
• Category: U.S.
• Source: Google

Mathis found guilty on 103 of 104 counts

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• cheme under the guide of a charitable organization."The verdict finding Kelly Mathis guilty should send a strong message that those involved in running this illegal gambling scheme under the faade of a charitable organization to help veterans will be held accountable," Bondi said in a release.
• Date: Oct 12, 2013
• Category: U.S.
• Source: Google

Verdict in Fla. Attorney's Trial May Affect Cases

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• decides the fate of a well-known Jacksonville, Fla., attorney charged with operating a gambling network under the guise of a veterans' charity, the verdict in Kelly Mathis' trial will affect the two dozen or so co-defendants still waiting for their cases to be resolved, some defendants' attorneys say.
• Date: Oct 11, 2013
• Category: U.S.
• Source: Google

Jurors resume deliberations in Fla. attorney case

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• At issue is whether Kelly Mathis committed any crime in his work for his client, Allied Veterans of the World. Jurors deliberated for five hours Thursday. Prosecutors said Internet cafes operated by Allied Veterans were a front for a $300 million gambling operation that gave very little to veterans'
• Date: Oct 11, 2013
• Category: U.S.
• Source: Google

Attorney in Fla. gambling scheme found guilty

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• Six jurors deliberated for 14 hours before finding attorney Kelly Mathis guilty Friday of possessing slot machines, helping operate a lottery and racketeering. He was found guilty on all but one of 104 counts against him.
• Date: Oct 11, 2013
• Category: U.S.
• Source: Google

Jurors to decide if Fla. charity was gambling ring

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• Attorney Kelly Mathis is the first of more than 50 other defendants to go on trial in the Allied Veterans of World case that led to the resignation of Florida's lieutenant governor and a ban on all Internet cafes in the state. It also drove legislators to return campaign donations made by the group.
• Date: Oct 09, 2013
• Category: U.S.
• Source: Google

Schools:

Portsmouth Catholic School Portsmouth VA 1989-1991

Community:

Charles Mckenry, Cheri Lollar

Schools:

South Newton High School Kentland IN 1983-1987

Schools:

Jackson High School South Bend IN 1992-1996, Hillman High School Platteville WI 1994-1998

Community:

Julie Hallen, Jan Hanson, Debbie Solverud

Schools:

Warren County High School Warrenton GA 1985-1989

Community:

Tonia Merriweather, Christianna Knowles, Christopher Brown

Schools:

Nevitt Forest Elementary School Anderson SC 1974-1978, McCants Junior High School Anderson SC 1982-1984, Southwood Middle School Anderson SC 1984-1985

Community:

Joyce Black, Dannie Hardy

Schools:

Atlee High School Mechanicsville VA 1998-2002

Community:

Vera Milenkovic, Bobby Fraley, Kristina Adams

Schools:

Pell City High School Pell City AL 1983-1987

Schools:

Boerne High School Boerne TX 1996-2000

Community:

J Johnson, Jake Striker, Josh Brown, Robyn Hernandez, Alison Bryant, Tony Scott, Howard Rhodes, Imelda Rodriguez

Lived:

Jacksonville, FL

Work:

Mathis & Murphy, P.A. - Partner

Education:

Vanderbilt University Law School

About:

Since 1988, Mr. Mathis has served as legal counsel to individuals, businessmen, entrepreneurs, corporations, non-profit organizations, insurance carriers, doctors and other healthcare providers.

Bragging Rights:

President, Jacksonville Bar Association 2006-2007 - President, Jacksonville Area Defense Counsel 2003-2004) - Board Member, Jacksonville Claims Association - Board Member, Young Lawyers Section, Jacksonville Bar Association - Pro Bono volunteer, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid - Lecturer, How to Take an Effective Deposition seminar - Chair, Jacksonville Bar Association Habijax project - Volunteer, Supervisor of Elections Office (2002 election) - AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest possible rating of legal ability and ethical conduct. - Recommended counsel by A.M. Best Company.

Relationship:

Married

About:

I'm a mommy and I love it.

Tagline:

Lead, Follow, or get the Hell outta my way.

Bragging Rights:

Anyone who needs to brag hasnt really walked it :p