Gregory J. Kelly
How Judge Kelly decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
What persuades
In benefits review, he requires specific reasons for the weight assigned to medical opinions; blanket inconsistency statements do not permit meaningful review.
“blanket statements or conclusions are not sufficient to support an ALJ’s decision.”
A nonparty subpoena directed at an individual did not reach employer records outside her possession, custody, or control.
“the Court finds that Jones is entitled to a protective order because it is undisputed that she does not have possession, custody, or control of the documents at issue.”
Procedural preferences
After granting discovery protection, he applies Rule 37 expense shifting unless the losing side establishes substantial justification or a conference failure.
“Plaintiffs have not demonstrated how their conduct ... is substantially justified.”
Cautions
An unexplained rejection of a treating or examining assessment cannot be rescued by a general reference to objective evidence or minimal daily activities.
“will always give good reasons in [their] ... decision for the weight [they] give [a] treating source's opinion.”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“The Commissioner’s decision is REVERSED and REMANDED pursuant to sentence four of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g)”
“Accordingly, the Motion (Doc. No. 77) is GRANTED.”
“Accordingly, the Motion (Doc. No. 85) is GRANTED.”
“REVERSE and REMAND the final decision of the Commissioner pursuant to sentence four of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g) because the decision is not supported by substantial evidence”
“The final decision of the Commissioner is REVERSED and REMANDED, pursuant to sentence four of Section 405(g) for further proceedings”
Caseload & timing
From public federal docket records for this judge.
The sampled consent docket is weighted toward Social Security review and also includes consumer-credit, insurance, and wage-and-hour matters.
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