Kelly Chanfrau, JD
Passionate About
Justice for People in Need
- Board Certified in Labor and Employment
- Former Defense Firm Partner
- Recoveries up to $2.1 Million
- $1B+ Recovered Since 1976
In practice since 2001, Kelly Chanfrau is a board-certified personal injury lawyer and employment law attorney representing clients from Daytona Beach, DeLand, Palm Coast, FL, and beyond. She says she became a lawyer because of her foundational love for helping others. Kelly believes large corporations and insurance companies should treat regular people like you fairly, and she'll fight hard to ensure you receive the full amount your case is worth.
“I have always believed that people should be treated fairly."
Kelly Chanfrau's
Legal Career
Ms. Chanfrau started her legal career in 2001 as an attorney at a national defense law firm. While she was there, she represented Fortune 500 companies, nationwide retailers and restaurant chains, an international bank, public employers, local governments, and many other entities before state and federal courts in Florida, Alabama, and Texas.
Much like her father, W. M. Chanfrau, Sr., Ms. Chanfrau left the defense world to focus on helping accident victims and workers in need of a legal advocate. She moved back to her hometown of Daytona Beach to work with her father and brother at Chanfrau & Chanfrau.
Ms. Chanfrau has received numerous accolades from colleagues and legal organizations for her work in personal injury and labor law.
"We, as a family, have a responsibility to help people because we have been so fortunate in life... That is something that has been instilled within me since I was a little girl." – Kelly Chanfrau
Education
- Juris Doctor (JD)
Stetson University College of Law
Gulfport, FL
2001 - Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
1997
Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Northern District Court of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern District Court of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Florida Bar
- Florida Justice Association (FJA)
- Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA)
- American Association for Justice (AAJ)
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA)
- Volusia County Bar Association (VCBA)
- Volusia Flagler Association for Women Lawyers (VFAWL)
- Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers (HAWL)
Awards &
Distinctions
- Florida Super Lawyers – Top 50 Female Attorneys in Florida
- Florida Super Lawyers - Top 100 Lawyers in Florida
- The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2026)
- Best Lawyers – Lawyer of the Year (2021 & 2023)
- Best Lawyers in America (2021-present)
- Martindale-Hubbell’s AV-Preeminent Rated Attorney (2020-present)
- Volusia-Flagler Association for Women Lawyers “2017 Woman of the Year”
- U.S. News and World Report – Best Lawyers, Labor/Best Law Firm (2017–present)
- Best Lawyers in America – Labor Law (2016-present)
- Florida Super Lawyer – Business Edition (2013-present)
- Lawdragon - Named among 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers (2024-present)
Community Involvement
Kelly serves on the board of Halifax Urban Ministries to help the poor and also as the Membership Chairwoman for the Halifax Civil League. In addition, she is a very active member at St. James Episcopal Church in Ormond Beach, Florida. Finally, she has been an active volunteer for Salty Family Services, which helps families stay together.
A Leader in the Field
Ms. Chanfrau is the Past President of the Florida Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA). She also served as President and Vice President of the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers, a local chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers.
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