Kelly, Rode & Kelly | New York Litigation & Defense Attorneys

Integrity

Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. It means being honest and standing by your values, regardless of the consequences. A person with integrity earns trust, respects others, and lives consistently with their principles, creating a foundation of reliability and honor in everything they do.

Tradition

Tradition is the thread that connects the past to the present, carrying values, customs, and stories across generations. It shapes our identity, reminds us of where we come from, and provides a sense of continuity and belonging. While traditions can evolve, their essence lies in preserving the lessons, rituals, and wisdom that define a community.

Results

Results are the tangible outcomes of effort, focus, and perseverance. They show whether actions and decisions are effective, turning intentions into measurable achievements. While hard work and planning matter, results provide the feedback needed to learn, improve, and celebrate progress along the way.

Announcement

Growing to Better Serve Our Clients.

Kelly, Rode & Kelly, LLP is pleased to announce that, effective June 29, 2026, the attorneys of McHenry & Horan, P.C. will join our firm. For more than four decades, McHenry & Horan has been a respected and recognized force in the field of insurance defense, with particular focus on medical malpractice and nursing home defense, professional liability matters, and representation of physicians in proceedings before the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC). McHenry & Horan developed a distinguished appellate and litigation practice, and we are proud to welcome these accomplished attorneys to the Kelly, Rode & Kelly, LLP team. We look forward to continuing our shared commitment to delivering exceptional legal services to our clients.

About

Kelly, Rode & Kelly, LLP

Excellence in Advocacy. Integrity in Practice. Trusted for 70 Years.

Established in 1956 by the late John D. Kelly and Joseph F. O’Brien, Kelly, Rode & Kelly, LLP has served as trial counsel to major insurance carriers across the country for nearly 70 years. As a growing mid-sized insurance defense firm, we combine the depth and sophistication of a large practice with the responsiveness, accessibility, and personal attention our clients deserve. Our attorneys are committed to delivering strategic, results-driven representation grounded in ethics, professionalism, and outstanding litigation skills. We understand that effective insurance defense requires more than legal knowledge—it demands efficiency, clarity, and a genuine partnership with our clients. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships founded on trust, communication, and consistent performance.

Kelly, Rode & Kelly, LLP has earned its place as a trusted pillar of the legal community in Nassau County and throughout New York. Our firm is listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers—America’s most exclusive directory of distinguished law firms for over 80 years.