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Practice Areas
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35% Brain Injury
22 years, 100 cases
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20% Personal Injury
46 years, 1,000 cases
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20% Business
46 years, 500 cases
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15% Wrongful Death
46 years, 50 cases
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10% Divorce / Separation
46 years, 1,000 cases
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (15%-40%), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Hourly ($385-$535/hour), Pro Bono (5%), Retainer (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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About Me
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As a former Superior Court Judge, and the father of a daughter with a traumatic brain injury, I know both the professional and the personal difficulties of... more
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Peer Endorsements
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Keegan is an outstanding lawyer, counselor and mediator.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Richard Mitchell
, Atlanta (GA), Almost 2 years ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. He is one of the most well-respected and capable attorneys in the community.
Endorsement from lawyer:
J. Tippett
, Atlanta (GA), Over 4 years ago
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Résumé
License
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46 years since R. Keegan Federal Jr. was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Georgia |
Active Member in Good Standing
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1966 |
01/13/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Senior Partner at
Federal & Hasson, LLC (formerly Keegan Federal & Associates)
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2008–present
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Owner & Senior Partner at
Keegan Federal & Associates
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1987–2007
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Lead Trial Counsel for Atlanta Journal-Constitution & WSB-TV at
Dow Lohnes
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1984–1987
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Adjunct Professor at
Emory University School of Law
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1978–1984
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Judge at
Superior Court of DeKalb Co, Georgia
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1977–1984
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Attorney at
Orr & Federal
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1972–1976
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Attorney at
Nall Miller & Cadenhead
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1970–1972
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Lieutenant/Defense Counsel at
U.S. Army
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1968–1970
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Attorney at
Shoob McLain & Jessee
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1966–1968
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See all 9 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Emory University School of Law |
Law |
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws |
1966 |
| Emory University |
Law |
A.B. in Law |
1965 |
| Georgia State University, MBA program |
Insurance Law |
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| Loyola University New Orleans |
Philosophy |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Georgia "Superlawyer" (Top 5% statewide) |
Georgia Lawyers and Judges |
2008 |
| "Top Georgia Lawyers" |
Atlanta Magazine |
2007 |
| Georgia "SuperLawyer" (Top 5% statewide) |
Georgia Lawyers and Judges |
2007 |
| "The Best Lawyers in America" |
Peers |
2007 |
| Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2007 |
| "The Best Lawyers in America" |
Peers |
2006 |
| Georgia "SuperLawyer" (Top 5% statewide) |
Georgia Lawyers and Judges |
2006 |
| Georgia "Superlawyer" (Top 5% statewide) |
Georgia Lawyers and Judges |
2005 |
| Outstanding Young People of Atlanta |
TOYPA |
1978 |
| Bronze Star |
United States Army |
1970 |
| American Jurisprudence Award (1st in Labor Class) |
Emory University School of Law |
1966 |
| American Jurisprudence Award (1st in Advocacy Class) |
Emory University School of Law |
1965 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Georgia Academy of Mediators and Arbitrators |
2009-present
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| Chairman, Board of Directors |
Hispanic Contractors Assn of Georgia |
2009-present
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| Parliamentarian, Board of Directors |
Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
2008-present
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| Member, Board of Directors |
Hispanic Contractors Assn of GA |
2007-present
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| Member |
American Association for Justice |
2006-present
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| Member |
GA Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
2004-present
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| Board of Advisors |
Georgia Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission |
2003-present
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| Member |
Georgia Hispanic Bar Association |
2003-present
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| Member |
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association |
1984-present
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| Member |
State Bar of Georgia |
1966-present
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| Member |
American Trial Lawyers Association |
1985-2006
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| Board of Directors |
Brain Injury Assn of Georgia |
2000-2004
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| Chairman, Board of Directors |
Brain Injury Family Assistance Center |
1998-2003
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| President's Club |
American Trial Lawyers Association |
2000-2001
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| Board of Directors |
Brain Injury Assn of Georgia |
1991-1997
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| Treasurer, Board of Directors |
Atlanta Bar Association |
1986-1994
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| Board of Trustees |
Leadership Atlanta |
1984-1990
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| State Chairman |
Georgia Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program |
1982-1986
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| State Delegate, Superior Courts of Georgia |
Judicial Division, American Bar Association |
1980-1984
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| Member |
Council of Superior Court Judges |
1977-1984
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| Programs Chair |
Leadership Atlanta |
1980-1982
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| Chair, Atlanta Public Schools' Summer Law Institute |
Atlanta Bar Association |
1974-1977
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| Chairman, Private Security Task Force, Comm on Gov't Regulation |
Nat'l Commission on Criminal Justice Standards $ Goals |
1972-1974
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See all 23 association entries
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 5
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2 |
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Cases
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Outcome: Won $ 2+ Million arbitration award.
Outcome: Won new trial on appeal.
Outcome: Won new trial for Client.
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Publications
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See all 5 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| "Handling Brain Injury Cases" |
State Bar Seminar |
2008 |
| Brain Injury Litigation |
Trial Lawyers Seminar |
2007 |
| Creating a TBI Family Assistance Program |
Legal/Medical Issues in TBI |
2002 |
| Litigation, especially Brain Injury |
Numerous |
1995 |
| Private Security Law |
Numerous |
1990 |
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