Kellen Bryant, Esq.
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Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, Kellen Bryant focuses his law practice on advising and helping caregivers with a particular focus on asset protection and preservation from long-term care costs, creditors, and predators. Kellen Bryant is AV Preeminent® Rated, meaning his attorney peers rated him at the highest level of professional excellence. Kellen Bryant was nominated and selected as a Super Lawyer, Rising Star: 2022.
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A Self-Made Elder Law Attorney Raised in Jacksonville
Kellen Bryant is a partner and co-founder of Berg Bryant Elder Law Group after having spent 7 years building his own practice from scratch. Kellen started his solo practice at 27 years old during the 2009 recession, with no contacts and no prior legal experience in elder law. Kellen has since built a practice that has served over 8,000 families and supports a full office staff to help serve all client needs. Kellen is a Jacksonville, Florida native, having attended Sandalwood High School and his close family still lives in Jacksonville. Like many of his clients, Kellen has been financially on his own since age 18.
Kellen is one of approximately 117 attorneys that the Florida Bar has certified as an expert in elder law. There are approximately 77,000 licensed attorneys in Florida, thus, the board certification makes Kellen uniquely qualified to help caregivers and elderly clients.
Due to the poor economy in 2009, traditional opportunities to work under experienced attorneys were not available to Kellen and he has spent nearly $100,000 (and counting) on seminars and training all over the country in pursuit of trying to become the best elder law attorney for his clients and their caregivers. Of course, lawyers cannot say that they are the best attorney, but the goal is to continually try to be the best.
Comprehensive Elder Care Planning Strategies and Client Service
Kellen Bryant strives to provide his clients with responsive, professional, and complete client services through timely returned communications and office procedures to ensure that your planning is timely completed. If you need something for your case by a certain date, Kellen and his team will make all efforts to meet those deadlines critical to the client’s needs. During the planning and initial consultation, Kellen strives to give custom solutions to problems and works through the pros and cons of each path that could be taken. Kellen’s approach to estate and elder care planning seeks a comprehensive and collaborative involvement, not only with himself and you but with the important folks involved in your life such as your children, financial advisor, accountant, and professional caregivers.
Elder Law Professional Associations and Memberships
Kellen Bryant is passionate about practicing law and constantly enhancing his practice for his clients. Kellen is a member of nationally esteemed estate planning and elder law organizations such as ElderCounsel, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). For elder law needs and association, Kellen is a member of the Florida Chapter of NAELA and also the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar. Kellen is also a VA-accredited attorney, licensed to apply for VA aid and attendance benefits and practice in front of the Veteran’s Administration.
Education and Achievements
- 1 of 117 (approx.) Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorneys, out of approximately 77,000 licensed Florida attorneys. Accomplished at age 33.
- AV Preeminent® Rated
- Super Lawyer, Rising Star: 2022
- Author: How to Hire an Estate Planning Attorney at a Fair Price
- Author: You’re Not Alone Series: Living with Alzheimer’s, Living as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver, and Living with Dementia
- Florida State University (2003), BA in Political Science, Cum Laude
- Stetson University College of Law (2007), JD, Cum Laude
- Intern: Honorable Judge Scriven at the Middle District of Florida, Federal Court
- Intern: Honorable Judge LaRose at the 2nd District Court of Appeal, Florida
- Summer associate, GrayRobinson, P.A.
Kellen Bryant in the News
- Kellen speaks with Channel 4 about making healthcare decisions.
- Kellen speaks with the Florida Times-Union about VA benefits available to aging veterans
On a Personal Note
Kellen and his wife Megan are involved with their church, Mandarin Presbyterian Church, where Megan is a deacon. Megan is a homeschool mom for their young children Elise, Christian “Ian”, and Wesley. Christian is partially named after Kellen’s late brother Thomas Christian Bryant (1988-2015), who is dearly loved and missed – Kellen devotes his passion to helping families with mental health issues and preplanning their final medical and disposition of remains in Thomas’s memory. Last, the new family dog, Cosmo, has taken a new place in the hearts of the Bryant family, since their late Beagle, Leroy’s, passing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kellen Bryant
My passion started from my early success in my property law classes and then my estate and trust classes. I then learned after two years of law practice, that I love working directly with clients and explaining legal concepts to them.
After law school, I worked at a litigation firm. The experience was great for two reasons: 1) I discovered that my strength in practicing law is in educating and counseling clients through complex legal issues, and 2) I am not passionate about arguing or beating up people in court.
One client, in particular, taught me that I loved working with seniors. I feel like my values are actually similar to an older generation. My grandfather was my best man at my wedding. I feel a good connection working with people over 60 or those taking care of people over 60. It is my passion to help this group.
I am passionate about getting defined results that hopefully match the plan developed during a consultation. I want to see my clients get treated with care in dignity in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. I love what I do, and I want it to show in our results when working with us.
I tend to get results, which should be evident by the growing office staff and good word of mouth. I only practice elder law – so I am not distracted by court appearances that could tie me down for days in subject matters that are irrelevant to caregivers. We see 20+ new clients a month who are caregivers or are 70+ years old.
I cannot avoid my approach to consultations and I could personally be in free consultations all day, every day without progressing any paid client work. Yes, because I do paid consultations there will be some folks scared away, but I hope I am clear that I try to deliver value and give answers to all your questions and specific recommendations.
- You can call and ask for one of our educational reports. We have a lot of comprehensive written materials not found on this website that are available to further educate you about your needs.
- You can schedule an initial appointment by calling (904) 398-6100. You may inquire about initial appointment and other fees when you call. Be ready to give us contact information about you and/or the person you are calling about.
“My wife and I hired this law firm 25 years ago to help us navigate the Medicaid system for both her parents. They did an outstanding job. Fast forward to the year 2020 and I return to this same law firm for help, this time it’s for my wife. I met with Mr. Kellen Bryant for a consultation of her case. I found Kellen to be a very well read lawyer in elder care, he impressed me with his empathy, his compassion, and his willingness to go the extra mile for his client. His staff are the best! They kept me informed of every detail of my wife’s case. I could call them at anytime and they would always answer any questions I might have. They walked me through the various stages of her case. I can’t express in words how much these young professionals made a very difficult situation for me bearable, with what I was going through emotionally. Kellen and his whole staff are the finest people you would ever want to help you with elder law issues. To me they are above all the rest, and I say this from experience.”
Richard
“My brother and I had so many issues with my poor loving Mom suffering with Alzheimer’s - applying for Medicaid assistance, VA assistance, finding a suitable place for her when we could no longer give her the proper care she needed. Kellen and his staff helped us through the entire long process. Our questions were answered right away, we were given a checklist of items we needed to do and items he and his staff would do. They treated us with kindness the entire 8 months we needed advice. Sadly Mom passed away in October 2018 but to my surprise, we received a kind phone call and a card signed by the entire staff. I would recommend this firm for any Elder Law issue!!”
Brenda
“Kellen and his team (Julie and Christian) are outstanding in every respect. During a very trying and stressful time in my life, they gave me the guidance consul that I needed to make this transition in our lives as easy as possible. Always responsive and quick to jump in and help with anything I needed, they provided professional, top quality service. I would highly recommend them and will use them in the future.”
Brodie
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“I have known Kellen for several years now and I continue to be impressed with his ability as an attorney. He is hard working, knowledgeable and always determined to get the best results for his clients. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an estate planning lawyer.”
Christopher Hersem, DUI and DWI Attorney
“I endorse this lawyer. Kellen is an excellent attorney with a true dedication to his clients. He is personable and compassionate. I would not hesitate to recommend him to my family members and clients.”
Yekaterina Mesic, DUI and DWI Attorney
“Mr. Bryant brings an elevated level of professionalism, integrity and efficiency to every matter he handles. I endorse this lawyer.”
Salvatore Palmeri, Litigation Attorney
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