John S. Keating

John S. Keating

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4.9
Rating: 3.0

Licensed for 32 years

International law Lawyer at Honolulu, HI
Practice Areas: International Law

123 Beach Avenue, Honolulu, HI

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016
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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 29 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1996

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Licensed in Arizona for 32 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1993

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

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Law Offices of John S. Keating

123 Beach Avenue, Honolulu, HI, 98432

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John S. Keating's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Paula | July 25, 2015

Competent and Compassionate Counsel

Atty Keating provided competent and compassionate counsel for my divorce during 2014-2015. I found him to be trustworthy, knowledgeable, thorough, & an excellent strategist.

Posted by Paul | September 18, 2014

Hire John Keating you won't regret your decision.

I interviewed Attorney Keating and several others after having done my homework on the AVVO website. The decision came down to John and one other attorney, both competent and experienced. John seemed to have a better grasp of the entire problem both legal and personal so I engaged him to represent me... in the matter. The advise he offered helped manage the process with my objectives in focus at all times. He communicates well and in a timely manner. Regular updates were the norm and I never felt he had anything more important on his plate than my case. I have spoken with many others in a similar situation and the most common complaint is frustration driven by poor or non-existent communication. I am not a person given to handing out unjustified high performance ratings. The Goal of this website is to provide interested individuals with factual information and reviews. If you are reading this review and doing your homework consider not only the legal experience but the approach the Attorney offers in dealing with your problems. Is your lawyer considering both the legal and personal aspects of your case and is he/she focused on what's best for you? I engaged the services of John Keating, he earned my trust and is worthy of the above reviews. I'm glad I took the time to find the right Attorney.

Posted by Edward | February 19, 2014

Great experiances

Attorney Keating has been and continues to be a wonderful lawyer with great experience and very knowledgeable about the courts in the area. Attorney Keating has continued to keep me updated on every aspect of my case and has given me the advantage I feel will help me succeed in my case. I highly re...commend Attorney Keating.

Posted by anonymous | February 6, 2014

A caring and aggressive attorney

John "Chip" Keating is an excellent lawyer. He works very hard to put your best interest in mind. I hired Chip due to an ongoing dispute with custody. My case is very complex and long lasting due to violations of in orders. Chip has given me some wonderful advice and new perspectives of how to ha...ndle the sensitive matters I am dealing with. I felt lost in trying to deal with it alone (ProSe) after I spent over 50k in other lawyers for over 7 years. I got a bad deal in my case and my life was ruined over night due to my trial attorney not being prepared for my case. My other lawyers did not do their homework and I truly paid for it in every way. I was hesitant to rehire another lawyer due to financial issues from the past, but knew I needed legal help again and went to this site to look for a lawyer as I had used their system before for some free answers to my complex questions. I feel out of the lawyers I had in the past that Chip is more aggressive in his approach and is not afraid to speak the truth which I needed in court. Chip is extremely bright, knowledgeable, prepared by doing research if he needs more information on a case, and is truly vested in his clients and their outcome. While I spent a little more money than I had originally hoped for I am still happy with his work and how he prepared motions and responses to defend my rights.. strong , yet gentle, and professional. I give him an A+ for his efforts, experience, and compassion to my ongoing case. Thanks for all you do. LB, Bridgewater, MA

Posted by Jonathan | November 29, 2013

Pleasant experience in a stressful situation

I had a bad experience and frustrated with my former attorney after spedning thousands of dollars amd months of negotiation that had gone no where so I decided to seek for a new attorney to handle my urgent legal matter. After I read all the of positive reviews of John Keating. Not knowing of the r...ight decision I decided to hire him. Fortunately, John is a great attorney, He handle the matter with such a great profesionalism, he comunicate with me as offten as i needed including nights and weekends, he is very knowledgable and has a great compasion when it comes to family matters. His fee is reasonable for the quality of work he perform. I highly recomended John to handle family laws. The outcome of my legal matters are as positive as it can be in unique curcumstances.

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John S. Keating's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Medler

Family lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chip is an excellent lawyer and handles both family law and personal injury matters. I would highly endorse him for either area. Chip keeps his clients well informed and he knows the law."

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Kevin Jones

General practice lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Keating for more than 20 years. He is professional, knowledgeable and a fierce advocate on behalf of his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Richard Parker

Litigation lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Well that really doesn't say it! Chip is a former colleague with whom I worked primarily in class action litigation for several years. He is a talented, versatile and dedicated advocate who I count myself lucky to have had the opportunity with whom to work. The thing that gets me about this guy is . . . have I ever met a more ethical lawyer?"

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John Pentz

Class action lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Chip for about 15 years. He managed several attorneys on a project we each worked on, and was very capable and an effective communicator and negotiator. Since then we have collaborated on several class action matters. Chip is competent, bright, and personable, with business acumen to complement his legal talents. I would recommend Chip to anyone seeking a lawyer in his practice areas."

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Robert Maselek

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I heartily endorse John "Chip" Keating. I have known Chip for over 20 years and know him to be a tireless champion for his clients. He has tremendous litigation and analytic skills. His gentlemanly demeanor and easy-going style make it easy for fellow lawyers, clients, opposing counsel, and judges to get along with him. His friendly demeanor, however, does not hide the fact that Chip is a fierce client advocate. I did not hesitate a second when considering this endorsement."

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Peter Szechenyi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse John Keating based upon my experience with him as a fellow practitioner. John is my "go to" referral for my clients that are looking for legal representation in a divorce. My clients appreciate that John is very knowledgeable and professional. Just as importantly, they also value the thoughtfulness he exhibits while guiding them through difficult times."

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Edward Fitzgerald

Litigation lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known John "Chip" Keating for over a decade, and have worked with him on several cases during that time. He is an honest, intelligent and diligent attorney. I highly recommend Chip, and would refer both friends and family to him without hesitation."

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Michael McDevitt

Litigation lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

". I have known John "Chip" Keating for over twenty years. Chip is extremely bright, extremely capable, and a very honest, "straight shooter" type of guy. I have called him with questions about my own practice, and I have referred clients to him. I can recommend Chip without reservation as a tireless advocate for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  3.0 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.

Suspension issued in AZ, 2016

updated on 03/22/2017

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

John’s comment:

“The Arizona suspension was imposed back in 1997, *SOLELY* for the non-payment of bar dues. I had moved from the state the year before, for family reasons (my then wife was homesick, and wanted to be closer to family). In other words, this suspension had *NOTHING* to do with any of my clients or my representation of them, and no client -- in Arizona or anywhere else -- has ever filed any sort of complaint against me.”

Suspension issued in MA, 2016

updated on 03/22/2017

This status means that an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

John’s comment:

“The Massachusetts suspension was for two months in 2016, and was *SOLELY* the result of a domestic dispute which arose in the course of a particularly nasty custody battle. It had *NOTHING* to do with any of my clients or my representation of them, and no client -- in Massachusetts or anywhere else -- has ever filed any sort of complaint against me.”

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