Carol A. Shelly

Attorney Carol A. Shelly is a shareholder and managing partner of Shelly Law Offices, LLC, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Serving clients throughout Bucks County and the surrounding areas of the Philadelphia metro region, Ms. Shelly devotes her practice exclusively to personal injury law. She has achieved notable success helping those across her region who suffered an injury or loss as the result of someone else's negligent, careless or unlawful actions.

Over the course of her more than 36 years of practicing law, Ms. Shelly has recovered millions of dollars in settlements and awards for those adversely affected by motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, brain and birth injuries, and other preventable tragedies. At every turn, Ms. Shelly delivers highly personalized, compassionate counsel and guidance to those she serves as she aggressively pursues the most favorable outcome possible for her clients.

Recognized for her exemplary professionalism and outstanding legal abilities, Ms. Shelly has earned an AV Preeminent peer review rating* and a Legal Leaders designation from Martindale-Hubbell. She has also earned numerous other accolades from her peers, and she holds a listing in the Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers. Perhaps more importantly, Ms. Shelly has excellent client ratings on Avvo along with numerous positive testimonials and referrals from those she has served.

A native of Philadelphia, Ms. Shelly graduated from Gettysburg College in 1981. She then obtained her Juris Doctor from Widener University's Delaware Law School in 1986, and she is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.

A leader in her field, Ms. Shelly once served as president of the Bucks County Bar Association, and she has written extensively and conducted numerous lectures and seminars on a variety of legal topics. She is an active member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the American Board of Trial Advocates. Furthermore, she serves on the board of trustees for Bucks County Community College.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.