Atty. John A. Keith

Atty. John A. Keith

John A. Keith is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, contracts, bankruptcy and 2 other areas of law.

Halifax Halifax 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About John A. Keith at a glance

John A. Keith is a contracts, business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1993) and Nova Scotia (1999). Educated at Queen's University (LL.B., 1991) and Mount Allison University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Halifax, NS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John A. Keith is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, contracts, bankruptcy and 2 other areas of law
  • John A. received a B.A. degree from Mount Allison University in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • John A. practices in Halifax, NS

Practice Areas Explained

John A. Keith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. Keith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

John A. Keith is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Nova Scotia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John A. Keith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nova Scotia →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John A. Keith is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Nova Scotia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John A. Keith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Nova Scotia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nova Scotia

Practicing law in Nova Scotia. Legal matters in Nova Scotia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Halifax are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nova Scotia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nova Scotia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Nova Scotia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John A. Keith

Where is John A. Keith's law office located?
John A. Keith's law practice is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A. Keith handle?
John A. Keith focuses on contracts, business, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nova Scotia.
How long has John A. Keith practiced law?
John A. Keith has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did John A. Keith go to law school?
John A. Keith earned their education at (LL.B., 1991); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact John A. Keith for a consultation?
You can contact John A. Keith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John A. Keith received?
John A. Keith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Queen's University
- 1991
B.A.
Mount Allison University
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1993
Nova Scotia
Admitted: 1999

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