Atty. Christopher P. Keenan
Chris was admitted to practice in New York in 1991, after graduating from Long Island University, magna cum laude, and Hofstra University School of Law. He is also admitted to practice in Connecticut.
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About Christopher P. Keenan at a glance
Christopher P. Keenan is a Partner based in East Meadow, New York, practicing at Samaan Sheehy & Gillespie, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1991), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1992), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1992), and Connecticut (1999). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Long Island University (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in East Meadow, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Chris was admitted to practice in New York in 1991, after graduating from Long Island University, magna cum laude, and Hofstra University School of Law
- He is also admitted to practice in Connecticut
- Chris joined the firm of Aydelott & Aydelott in 1991, where he has focused primarily on medical malpractice defense, general liability defense, products liability and employment law
- Chris also has substantial experience in representing companies at workers’ compensation hearings as well as various other types of administrative tribunals
- Chris has successfully taken a wide array of matters to both bench and jury trials in the Supreme Courts of Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Sullivan and New York Counties, and the Southern District of New York
- He is admitted to the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and the District of Connecticut
- In May 2001, Chris co-founded the Firm
- Chris is a member of the Medical Malpractice and Trial Lawyers Sections of the New York State Bar Association and the Westchester County Bar Association
- In addition, he is the past president of the Northern Westchester Bar Association
Professional Associations
Northern Westchester Bar Association Member Westchester County Bar Association Member New York State Bar Association Member New York State Medical Defense Bar Association Member Westchester County Medical Society Member, Medical-Legal Committee New York State Trial Lawyer's Association Member
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Christopher P. Keenan's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher P. Keenan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New York
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 East Meadow 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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