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
32 years, 100 cases
38 years, 100 cases
38 years, 500 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Resigned | 1986 | 02/09/2021 |
GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1966 | 04/17/2022 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Georgia "Superlawyer" (Top 5%) | Georgia Lawyers and Judges | 2014 |
Georgia "Superlawyer" (Top 5%) | Georgia Lawyers and Judges | 2013 |
Georgia "Superlawyer" (Top 5%) | Georgia Lawyers and Judges | 2012 |
Lifetime Achievement Award | ACLU of Georgia | 2012 |
Georgia "Superlawyer" (Top 5%) | Georgia Lawyers and Judges | 2011 |
Georgia "Superlawyer" (Top 5%) | Georgia Lawyers and Judges | 2010 |
Georgia "Superlawyer" (Top 5%) | Georgia Lawyers and Judges | 2009 |
Georgia "Superlawyer" (Top 5% statewide) | Georgia Lawyers and Judges | 2008 |
"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 | 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 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Mediator/Arbitrator | Miles Mediation, Inc. | 2014 - Present |
Attorney | The Federal Firm, LLC | 2013 - Present |
Senior Partner | Federal & Hasson, LLP | 2008 - Present |
Owner & Senior Partner | Keegan Federal & Associates | 1987 - 2007 |
Lead Trial Counsel for Atlanta Journal-Constitution & WSB-TV | Dow Lohnes | 1984 - 1987 |
Adjunct Professor | Emory University School of Law | 1978 - 1984 |
Judge | Superior Court of DeKalb Co, Georgia | 1977 - 1984 |
Attorney | Orr & Federal | 1972 - 1976 |
Attorney | Nall Miller & Cadenhead | 1970 - 1972 |
Lieutenant/Defense Counsel | U.S. Army | 1968 - 1970 |
Attorney | Shoob McLain & Jessee | 1966 - 1968 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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The Carter Presidential Center | Board of Councilors | 2011 - Present |
Georgia Academy of Mediators and Arbitrators | Member | 2009 - Present |
Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Parliamentarian, Board of Directors | 2008 - Present |
Hispanic Contractors Assn of GA | Member, Board of Directors | 2007 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Member | 2006 - Present |
GA Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2004 - Present |
Georgia Hispanic Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
Georgia Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission | Board of Advisors | 2003 - Present |
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1984 - Present |
State Bar of Georgia | Member | 1966 - Present |
Hispanic Contractors Assn of Georgia | Chairman, Board of Directors | 2009 - 2011 |
American Trial Lawyers Association | President's Club | 2000 - 2001 |
Brain Injury Assn of Georgia | Board of Directors | 2000 - 2004 |
Brain Injury Family Assistance Center | Chairman, Board of Directors | 1998 - 2003 |
Brain Injury Assn of Georgia | Board of Directors | 1991 - 1997 |
Atlanta Bar Association | Treasurer, Board of Directors | 1986 - 1994 |
American Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1985 - 2006 |
Leadership Atlanta | Board of Trustees | 1984 - 1990 |
Georgia Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program | State Chairman | 1982 - 1986 |
Leadership Atlanta | Programs Chair | 1980 - 1982 |
Judicial Division, American Bar Association | State Delegate, Superior Courts of Georgia | 1980 - 1984 |
Council of Superior Court Judges | Member | 1977 - 1984 |
Atlanta Bar Association | Chair, Atlanta Public Schools' Summer Law Institute | 1974 - 1977 |
Nat'l Commission on Criminal Justice Standards $ Goals | Chairman, Private Security Task Force, Comm on Gov't Regulation | 1972 - 1974 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Casebook | Avoiding Liability in Premises Security | 1989 |
Casebook | Avoiding Liability in Hotel Security | 1987 |
Casebook | Avoiding Liability in Retail Security | 1986 |
Periodical | Private Security Case Law Reporter | 1982 |
Textbook | Legal Aspects of Private Security | 1981 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Emory University School of Law | LL.B - Bachelor of Laws | 1966 |
Emory University | A.B. in Law | 1965 |
Georgia State University, MBA program | N/A | |
Loyola University New Orleans | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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State Bar Seminar | "Handling Brain Injury Cases" | 2008 |
Trial Lawyers Seminar | Brain Injury Litigation | 2007 |
Legal/Medical Issues in TBI | Creating a TBI Family Assistance Program | 2002 |
Numerous | Litigation, especially Brain Injury | 1995 |
Numerous | Private Security Law | 1990 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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. |
Posted by Marilyn J. Noe
December 17, 2014
Jeannine Lowery, Arbitration Attorney on Sep 29, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
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.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 16, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse R. Federal. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Jeannine Lowery, Arbitration Attorney on Sep 29, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
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.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 16, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse R. Federal. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Richard Mitchell, Brain injury Attorney on Mar 12, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Keegan is an outstanding lawyer, counselor and mediator.
J. Tippett, Brain injury Attorney on Nov 1, 2007
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. He is one of the most well-respected and capable attorneys in the community.
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