About Kelley R Dick
Kelley R Dick Jr. practices law in Louisiana and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is an experienced courtroom lawyer who balances courtroom work with appellate practice. He gives clear, direct advice to clients and takes a measured approach in court.
Dick earned his J.D. from Southern University Law Center. He built his legal foundation there and moved into practice in Louisiana courts shortly after graduation. Over time he has added federal appellate practice to his roster of admissions, allowing him to handle matters beyond the trial level.
His career has been organized around courtroom advocacy and appellate work. He represents clients in filings, hearings and arguments in state courts and in federal proceedings that reach the Fifth Circuit. He is comfortable drafting briefs, presenting oral argument and handling procedural and substantive motions. His daily work requires managing deadlines, developing legal strategy and explaining complex legal points in plain terms to judges and clients.
At the same time, Dick has navigated the practical demands of running a law office. He manages case teams, coordinates with co-counsel and supervises litigation workflows. Colleagues describe him as pragmatic; he aims to move cases forward efficiently while preserving legal avenues for appeal when necessary. He maintains current professional memberships and participates in the local legal community.
He practices at Mansfield, Melancon, Cranmer & Dick LLC. There he divides his time between trial preparation and appellate filings, often stepping into federal court matters that require an appeal-ready posture. His work routinely involves drafting appellate briefs, preparing for oral argument and shepherding cases through procedural stages at both the trial and appellate levels.
Outside the courtroom, Dick invests time in mentoring younger lawyers and helping them develop persuasive writing and courtroom poise. He believes practical training—watching an experienced lawyer argue or draft a brief—helps junior attorneys bridge the gap between law school and practice.
He continues to handle litigation and appellate matters in Louisiana and before the Fifth Circuit, practicing at Mansfield, Melancon, Cranmer & Dick LLC where his work centers on trial and appellate practice in state and federal courts.
