However, he remained actively involve in the game as one of the nation's leading baseball lawyers. After representing the American Association and the Eastern League in litigation seeking higher classifications from the National Commission, the Sporting Life praised Killilea for his "consummate skill and convincing eloquence" and added:
However, he continued to be actively engaged in the game as one of the nation's leading baseball attorneys. After representing the American Association and the Eastern League in litigation seeking higher classifications from the National Commission, The Sporting Life commended Killilea for his "complete skill and persuasive eloquence" and added: