John S. Keating

John S. Keating

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4.9
Rating: 3.1

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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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Edward | February 19, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 Tim | June 23, 2013 | Real Estate

Best attorney on the South Shore!

  John Keating represented me on two legal matters, a real estate issue and a complex municipal concern.  In both cases, Mr. Keating not only provided expert legal advice and counsel, but also was a great listener, took the time to carefully explain the law and legal process, and was responsive to a...ll inquiries. If you are in need of a smart, approachable, and thorough attorney, Mr. Keating will not disappoint.  

Posted by patty | June 19, 2013 | Partnership

Outstanding Attorney

When I started my executive search firm in Cohasset, my partner and I utilized the services of John Keating to form a partnership. John was very professional, knowledgeable and personable to work with....I would highly recommend him..

Posted by Diane | June 17, 2013 | Trademark Infringement

A +++

I manage a small business, and John Keating helped us to fend off a trademark infringement claim from another, much larger company that was trying to bully us. I was so happy with his services that I also retained him, a few months later, for a family law matter I needed help with. John (or "Chip",... as he is known) is friendly, personable, and caring. I couldn't have gotten through either of these stressful situations without him. He worked long and hard to help me resolve both of these matters, and he didn't charge me nearly as much as most other lawyers in this area. He was a real find.

Posted by Michael | June 14, 2013 | Family

Committed. Good person.

Attorney Keating assisted me several months ago with a domestic relations matter. I found him to be very thorough, conscientious, and caring. His counsel was always well thought-out, and he made sure that I understood my various legal options, including the pros and cons of each. I would recommend... his services to anyone without hesitation.

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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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John Medler

Personal injury lawyer

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John Pentz

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David Caristi

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Michael Dunnam

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Mary Holohan

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Michael McDevitt

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Experience

Rating:  3.1 (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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