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R. Keegan Federal Jr.
also known as Keegan Federal, Robert Keegan Federal, Jr.
About R.
Biography
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 dealing with catastrophic injuries. Because of her injury, I have devoted my practice to representing people in that same situation, and I am committed to obtaining the maximum recovery possible for my clients, in order to provide them with a higher quality of life for many years into the future.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Brain Injury
50%
35 years | 100 cases
Arbitration
25%
41 years | 100 cases
Mediation
25%
41 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-400 per hour
Contingency
15%-40%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Georgia for 59 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1966
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 39 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
R. Keegan Federal, Jr.
314A Osborne St., Saint Marys, GA, 31558
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R. Keegan Federal Jr.'s Reviews
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Posted by Marilyn J. Noe | December 17, 2014
M. Noe, a client
Keegan Federal represented me recently in an action against Publix Supermarkets, Inc. I had been injured at one of their stores when shelved collapsed on me. I was a 79-yr old disabled retired woman. He took my case through a lengthy and acrimonious process. We prevailed. I came to trust and rel...
R. Keegan Federal Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"R. Keegan Federal Jr. is an outstanding trial attorney and a gifted mediator/arbitrator. He is the one you need to use if you have a tough case that seems unlikely to settle."
"I endorse R. Federal. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Keegan is an outstanding lawyer, counselor and mediator."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is one of the most well-respected and capable attorneys in the community."
Jeannine Lowery
Family lawyer
C. Butler
Business lawyer
Keith Hasson
Lawsuits and disputes lawyer
Nancy Lawler
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Georgia "Superlawyer" (Top 5%), Georgia Lawyers and Judges
2013
Georgia "Superlawyer" (Top 5%), Georgia Lawyers and Judges
2012
Georgia "Superlawyer" (Top 5%), Georgia Lawyers and Judges
2012
Lifetime Achievement Award, ACLU of Georgia
2011
Georgia "Superlawyer" (Top 5%), Georgia Lawyers and Judges
2010
Georgia "Superlawyer" (Top 5%), Georgia Lawyers and Judges
2009
Georgia "Superlawyer" (Top 5%), Georgia Lawyers and Judges
2008
Georgia "Superlawyer" (Top 5% statewide), Georgia Lawyers and Judges
2007
"The Best Lawyers in America", Peers
2007
"Top Georgia Lawyers", Atlanta Magazine
2007
Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Georgia "SuperLawyer" (Top 5% statewide), Georgia Lawyers and Judges
2006
"The Best Lawyers in America", Peers
2006
Georgia "SuperLawyer" (Top 5% statewide), Georgia Lawyers and Judges
2005
Georgia "Superlawyer" (Top 5% statewide), Georgia Lawyers and Judges
1978
Outstanding Young People of Atlanta, TOYPA
1970
Bronze Star, United States Army
1966
American Jurisprudence Award (1st in Labor Class), Emory University School of Law
1965
American Jurisprudence Award (1st in Advocacy Class), Emory University School of Law
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Mediator/Arbitrator, Miles Mediation, Inc.
2013 - Present
Attorney, The Federal Firm, LLC
2008 - Present
Senior Partner, Federal & Hasson, LLP
1987 - 2007
Owner & Senior Partner, Keegan Federal & Associates
1984 - 1987
Lead Trial Counsel for Atlanta Journal-Constitution & WSB-TV, Dow Lohnes
1978 - 1984
Adjunct Professor, Emory University School of Law
1977 - 1984
Judge, Superior Court of DeKalb Co, Georgia
1972 - 1976
Attorney, Orr & Federal
1970 - 1972
Attorney, Nall Miller & Cadenhead
1968 - 1970
Lieutenant/Defense Counsel, U.S. Army
1966 - 1968
Attorney, Shoob McLain & Jessee
Associations
2011 - Present
The Carter Presidential CenterBoard of Councilors
2009 - Present
Georgia Academy of Mediators and ArbitratorsMember
2008 - Present
Georgia Hispanic Chamber of CommerceParliamentarian, Board of Directors
2007 - Present
Hispanic Contractors Assn of GAMember, Board of Directors
2006 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2004 - Present
GA Hispanic Chamber of CommerceMember
2003 - Present
Georgia Hispanic Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Georgia Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund CommissionBoard of Advisors
1984 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1966 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2009 - 2011
Hispanic Contractors Assn of GeorgiaChairman, Board of Directors
2000 - 2001
American Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident's Club
2000 - 2004
Brain Injury Assn of GeorgiaBoard of Directors
1998 - 2003
Brain Injury Family Assistance CenterChairman, Board of Directors
1991 - 1997
Brain Injury Assn of GeorgiaBoard of Directors
1986 - 1994
Atlanta Bar AssociationTreasurer, Board of Directors
1985 - 2006
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1984 - 1990
Leadership AtlantaBoard of Trustees
1982 - 1986
Georgia Vietnam Veterans Leadership ProgramState Chairman
1980 - 1982
Leadership AtlantaPrograms Chair
1980 - 1984
Judicial Division, American Bar AssociationState Delegate, Superior Courts of Georgia
1977 - 1984
Council of Superior Court JudgesMember
1974 - 1977
Atlanta Bar AssociationChair, Atlanta Public Schools' Summer Law Institute
1972 - 1974
Nat'l Commission on Criminal Justice Standards $ GoalsChairman, Private Security Task Force, Comm on Gov't Regulation
Sample of Legal Cases
Aguero v ____ Trucking Company, Inc.
$5,175,000 settlement
Hammer vs Bank of America
Won $ 2+ Million arbitration award.
Goldstein and Verbitsky vs Budell
Won new trial on appeal.
Smith v Mangham
Won new trial for Client.
Education
1966
Emory University School of Law
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
1965
Emory University
A.B. in Law
N/A
Loyola University New Orleans
N/A
Georgia State University, MBA program
Speaking Engagements
2008
State Bar Seminar
"Handling Brain Injury Cases"
2007
Trial Lawyers Seminar
Brain Injury Litigation
2002
Legal/Medical Issues in TBI
Creating a TBI Family Assistance Program
1995
Numerous
Litigation, especially Brain Injury
1990
Numerous
Private Security Law
Publications
1989
1987
Casebook
Avoiding Liability in Hotel Security
1986
1982
Periodical
Private Security Case Law Reporter
1981
Textbook
Legal Aspects of Private Security
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers