Darla L. Keen

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Darla L. Keen

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Nursing home abuse and neglect Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

515 North Flagler Drive, 10th Floor, West Palm Beach, FL

About Darla

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 50%

I represent numerous families wherein their elderly loved ones died as a result of abuse and neglect including but not limited to those caused by preventable falls.

50%
Medical Malpractice 40%

I handle any and all medical malpractice claims including but not limited to those arising out of labor and delivery, birth injuries, failure to diagnose cancer and failure to diagnose impending cardiac death.

40%
Personal Injury 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021 2017 2013
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kentucky for 29 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath

515 North Flagler Drive, 10th Floor, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401-4350

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Darla L. Keen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Wrongful Death

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death

Arbitration Win

My father died as a result of a nursing home's negligence. Darla was wonderful in her handling of both the case and my very distraught Mom. The other side refused to make a reasonable settlement, so we went all the way to arbitration and WON. Darla's preparation and professionalism were evident in... this case. I would recommend her to anyone with a similar situation.

Posted by Marie | June 11, 2015 | Wrongful Death

Darla Keen is an excellent lawyer

Darla was tenacious and compassionate and all that you would want in a difficult situation. She and her team did an excellent job representing my fathers' estate last year for a wrongful death. It was a long road and a highly emotional time. Darla did a wonderful job bringing it to a close by holdi...ng the person(s) accountable in court.

Posted by Andrea | June 04, 2015 | Wrongful Death

Great Lawyer

Over a year ago my mother had a stroke, she survived the stroke but not the rehab center. Before she died I was sitting in the hospital and a commercial came on for Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey and Fronrath. I called the number. I was quite lucky, Ms Keen answered the phone. I explained my situation an...d she was kind enough to take my case. She treated my case as if it were her mom. I could not ask for a more caring and capable attorney. She kept me informed every step of the way, and always made the time to answer my many concerns. And with many odds against her was able to win a settlement for me, My mom was my was world, and when she passed a little piece of me died too. I felt Ms keen felt my pain and was determined to do all she could to get justice for me. Which she did.. She is a Top Notch Lawyer in my book.. They don't come any better.

Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2013 | Wrongful Death

Wonderful lawyer

I hired Darla more than 4 years ago when my husband passed away after having surgery. He passed away due to medical malpractice. Darla was sympathetic and very caring and loving toward me and my 4 children during this most difficult time in our lives. She was very supporting and encouraging every st...ep of the way. This whole process was new to me . She was informative and guided me through this process. One year later, we were able to settle and not have to go to court. Ms. Keen poured her heart into my case. You could tell that she was devoted and was really looking out for my best interest and that of my children's. I thank God for bringing this wonderful lawyer into our lives. Obviously nothing replaces the husband and father we lost. But she was able to secure a future for us to help us continue living our lives the best we can.

Posted by Paula | December 11, 2013 | Wrongful Death

Best Attorney in Palm Beach County

Because I believe in a higher power and choose to call him God, I know that Darla Keen was sent not just as an attorney to me and my children during an extremely difficult time but as an angel. Of all the lawyers I had interacted with from other firms, none of them could hold the proverbial candle to... Ms. Keen. She treated me most respectfully recognizing that my children and I had suffered the colossal loss of a husband and father. She went above and beyond-- always inquiring of me and my children, and never forgetting to send us birthday and Christmas cards. It has been two years since she handled my case, and I am still amazed that she makes and takes the time to keep in touch. I would recommend her in a heartbeat, and though I would prefer never to be a litigant again, hiring Darla Keen would be a no-brainer! Forever grateful to you Ms. Keen for your professionalism and personal touch!

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Darla L. Keen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Keller

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"When it comes to nursing home abuse and neglect, hire Darla Keen. Darla is very knowledgeable of the unique legal issues surrounding these very difficult cases. She is extremely hard working and achieves great results for her clients."

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Rodney Romano

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Darla for nearly 10 years and have conducted dozens of mediations in which she was the plaintiff's counsel. She is always professional and prepared. Darla is uniformly respected by her colleagues, clients and opposing counsel. Darla exhibits excellent command of facts and law in every case."

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Steven Lury

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Darla is an excellent lawyer who always comes prepared, be it for a hearing or deposition. It is an attribute that serves her and her clients well."

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Chase Nugent

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Ms. Keen for years and she is an absolutely outstanding attorney. She truly cares about her clients and works incredibly hard to obtain favorable results in very complicated and traumatic cases."

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Rodney Romano

Mediation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Best Lawyer Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice, Best Lawyers in America

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Top Lawyers, Palm Beach Illustrated

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2021

Best Lawyer-Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Top Lawyers, Palm Beach Illustrated

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

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2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Partner, LYTAL, REITER, SMITH, IVEY & FRONRATH

1998 - 2004

Partner, STEPHENS, LYNN, KLEIN, ET AL

1996 - 1998

Attorney, LANDRUM & SHOUSE

Associations

2004 - Present

Florida Justice Association

Member

2004 - Present

Palm Beach County Justice Association

Member

1998 - Present

Palm Beach County Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Florida Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

FAILURE/DELAY IN TAKING TO SURGERY FOR BOWEL PERFORATION

SETTLED $850,000

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE WRONGFUL DEATH

SETTLED $500,000

FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE TOXIC MEGACOLON RESULTING IN BRAIN INJURY

SETTLED $6,000,000

NURSING HOME-IMPACTED BOWEL, WRONGFUL DEATH

SETTLED $500,000

AUTO ACCIDENT-1 LEVEL NECK FUSION

SETTLED $500,000

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE AND TREAT TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME

SETTLED $675,000

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE CARDIAC SYMPTOMS, $1,090,000

SETTLED

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT NECK INJURY, $485,000

SETTLED

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LABOR AND DELIVERY CAUSING HYPOXIC INJURY, $8,000,000

SETTLED

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE COLON CANCER, $387,500

SETTLED

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE HOME HEALTH AGENCY TODDLER DEATH, $775,000

SETTLED

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE SHOULDER DYSTOCIA, $870,000

SETTLED

PEDESTRIAN AUTO NECK INJURY, $450,000

SETTLED

NURSING HOME-FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE PNEUMONIA, $250,000

SETTLED

ASSISTED LIVING FALL DEATH, $500,000

SETTLED

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE-HOME HEALTH AGENCY DEATH

SETTLED $775,000

AUTO ACCIDENT-NECK FUSION

SETTLED $485,000

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LABOR AND DELIVERY SHOULDER DYSTOCIA

SETTLED $870,000

NURSING HOME FALL SUBDURAL HEMATOMA DEATH

SETTLED $500,000

ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF A VULNERABLE ADULT

$7,000,000.00 CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE WRONGFUL DEATH

$700,000

NURSING HOME WRONGFUL DEATH

CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT

NURSING HOME ARBITRATION VERDICT

PLAINTIFF'S VERDICT, $587,000

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE/CEREBRAL BLEED

$1,075,000

AUTOMOBILE/CERVICAL FUSION

$1,100,000

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE/DEATH

SETTLED $525,000

AUTOMOBILE/HEAD INJURY

SETTLED $1,100,000

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE/SHOULDER DYSTOCIA

SETTLED $950,000

NURSING HOME DEATH

SETTLED, $650,000

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY-FALL, HIP FRACTURE

SETTLED $300,000

CONFIDENTIAL-FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE IMPENDING HEART ATTACK

SETTLED $900,000

CONFIDENTIAL PEDESTRIAN AUTO ACCIDENT

SETTLED $950,000

CONFIDENTIAL WRONGFUL DEATH

SETTLED, $2,900,000

CONFIDENTIAL NURSING HOME ABUSE NEGLECT DEATH

SETTLED $1,000,000

CONFIDENTIAL WRONGFUL DEATH NURSING HOME NEGLECT

SETTLED $510,000

CONFIDENTIAL NURSING HOME DEATH

SETTLED $500,000

CONFIDENTIAL FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE CANCER

SETTLED $750,000

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Education

1996

University of Kentucky College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Southern Indiana

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

1997

Republished National Insurance Law Journal The Entitlement Exclusion in the Personal Auto Policy: The Road to Reducing Litigation in Permissive Use Cases or Dead End?

1996

Kentucky Law Journal The Entitlement Exclusion in the Personal Auto Policy: The Road to Reducing Litigation in Permissive Use Cases or Dead End?

Languages

English

Activity

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