Atty. Brian Welch Keatts

Atty. Brian Welch Keatts

Brian Welch Keatts is a lawyer practicing construction law, energy & utilities, litigation. Brian received a B.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.

New York New York 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Welch Keatts at a glance

Brian Welch Keatts is an Associate Principal based in New York, New York, practicing at Zetlin & De Chiara LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on construction, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2000), New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of (2001), and Pennsylvania (2018). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 2000) and Ohio State University (B.A., 1996). Active member of American Bar Association New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian Welch Keatts is a lawyer practicing construction law, energy & utilities, litigation
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Brian practices at Zetlin & De Chiara LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Welch Keatts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Welch Keatts handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Welch Keatts

Where is Brian Welch Keatts's law office located?
Brian Welch Keatts's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Zetlin & De Chiara LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Welch Keatts handle?
Brian Welch Keatts focuses on construction, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Brian Welch Keatts practiced law?
Brian Welch Keatts has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Brian Welch Keatts go to law school?
Brian Welch Keatts earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Brian Welch Keatts for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 2000
B.A.
Ohio State University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2000
New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of
Admitted: 2001
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2018

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