James Thomas Keenan

James Thomas Keenan

4.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 30 years

Family Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

2468 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 30 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1995

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Law Offices of James Thomas Keenan

2468 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32207-3564

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James Thomas Keenan's Reviews

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12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

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Buckle up.

I wish I had done my due diligence. I had a custody situation as well as QDRO situation that needed to be addressed. I had dealt with some shady lawyers prior and mistook his personable demeanor for integrity. Nearly nothing to show for more than a half a year of time and just about all of my retai...ner. It became obvious that he either didn't know what he was talking about or was just BS'ing me. Please read the contract, the fine print will likely be a prelude to how your experience will likely play out. Extremely slow pace. Minimal production. Overcharging for phone calls, emails. filing paperwork. Clerical work. He was kind enough to even admit to me after about 6 months of minimal communication and progress, he hadn't really done much on my case-even apologized. Did not stop him from continuing to overcharge for his services. He was even kind enough to charge me for firing him. He is no different than many of the other attorney's as far as business and billing practices are concerned. I would not recommend him. If you enter into a contract with this man do yourself a favor and ask for parameters on how long things will take, and how much it will cost. Otherwise, expect a slow, unproductive expensive ride.

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He got my son back!

James Keenan is my new hero. He got my son back for me when other attorneys were not interested in my case. He is the ultimate professional, calm, efficient, and caring. He tells you how it is and never leads you on about your chances in court. Thank you, Mr. Keenan--you're the best.

Posted by JACQUELINE | August 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DID NOTHING!!!

I wish i would of checked the lawyer reviews first. this site is easy on him go to the other site and it says it all. a child caseworker told me to file an emergency petition for my grand daugther he played me along until i lost my grand daughter. he did nothing, nothing and charged me $3,000 dollars.... where do i go now after a bad lawyer and money is gone. i know exactly where i am going to go!

Posted by Jacob | March 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Always there to help

I was referred to Jim Keenan for the important court case of my life, a custody trial for my daughter. Mr. Keenan or his assistant were always very professional and answered the phone every time I called and answered any question I had, which helped ease my mind, knowing my attorney had the control ...of the case the whole time. Mr. Keenan was always glad to sit down with me and explain my options as well as the possible outcomes of my case without the confusion that legal terminology causes. He also explained the whole process every step of the way, so I always knew what to expect before we walked into the court house. If it wasn’t for Jim Keenan’s law office I might have not won full custody of my daughter and I have personally referred him to a good friend of mine.

Posted by Raquel | January 16, 2015

One of my heroes!

I retained Mr. Keenan's services back in 2002; I was broken-hearted after discovering my husband's 2 year long betrayal. I was in my mid 20's with a 2 n a half yr old, living in a tiny 600sq ft apartment, making about 25k per year. The divorce process was far from easy, but I'll never forget walkin...g out of Mr. Keenan's office that first day and him assuring me that me n my son would be taken care of, not to worry. He was right!! Throughout the years, he continues to assist me n guide me through the traitorous waters of visitation, child support, etc. Don't let his gentle nature fool you though, he is a pitbull when he has to be! So if you are looking for an honest, caring, compassionate attorney that's there for his clients long after the case is done, look no further! Thank you, Mr. Keenan!

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Associations

2010 - Present

Family Nurturing Center, Board of Directors

2010 - Present

Florida Family Law American Inns of Court

Executive Committee

2009 - Present

Florida Family Law American Inns of Court

Master of the Bar

2000 - Present

Jacksonville Bar Association, Family Law Section

1995 - Present

Jacksonville Bar Association

2007 - 2012

Florida Family Law American Inn of Court

Secretary

2005 - 2007

Florida Family Law American Inn of Court

Historian

Education

1990

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

Law

1986

University of North Florida

Master of Business Administration

1982

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Cum Laude

1970

Florida State University

Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2009

Family Law Section Seminar Jacksonville Bar Association Family Law Section

2007

Jacksonville Bar Association Family Law Section, Family Law Section Seminar Jacksonville Bar Association Family Law Section, Family Law Section Seminar, Alimony: November 8, 2007
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