Atty. D. Patrick 'Rick' Keating
D. Patrick “Rick” Keating has been actively engaged in his bankruptcy practice for over 35 years.
Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Lafayette, LA · 42+ Years Experience
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About D. Patrick 'Rick' Keating at a Glance
D. Patrick 'Rick' Keating is a Member based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at The Keating Firm, APLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1984). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1984) and University of Southwestern Louisiana (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Baton Rouge (Member, Baton Rouge Pro Bono Program, 1986), St and Landry Parish and Louisiana State Bar Associations Southwest Louisiana Bankruptcy Bar Association. Serves clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About D. Patrick 'Rick' Keating
- D. Patrick “Rick” Keating has been actively engaged in his bankruptcy practice for over 35 years
- Rick was born in Bryant, Arkansas, and came to Acadiana in 1973, to attend the University of Southwestern Louisiana
- Rick graduated from USL in 1977, and worked locally for several years
- He attended the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center and received his Juris Doctor in 1984
- Rick first practiced law in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and, in 1986, joined a firm in Opelousas, practicing in its bankruptcy department
- In September of 1995, Rick formed "D
- Patrick Keating, APLC" and practiced law as a sole practitioner in Opelousas, with an emphasis on bankruptcy matters
- In October of 2010, he moved his office to Lafayette and formed “The Keating Firm, APLC” to continue his bankruptcy law practice
- Rick is the past Vice-President of the Southwest Louisiana Bankruptcy Bar Association and is a member of the Louisiana, Lafayette Parish and St. Landry Parish Bar Associations
- Rick is admitted to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Louisiana and in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Rick has developed a wealth of experience in all aspects of bankruptcy
- He has represented individual and business debtors in Chapter 7, 13, and 11 cases, as well as creditors, trustees, and third parties in bankruptcy related matters
- Rick helps his clients realize that "there is life after debt
- Rick has the experience and compassion in times of personal financial struggles and realizes that financial issues affect your entire life and well-being
- Rick understands that bankruptcy is a last resort and he will take the time to understand and analyze your particular financial situation and recommend common sense solutions
- Rick is located at 220 Heymann Blvd., Lafayette, Louisiana and may be reached at 337-236-1740 or at [email protected]
- Your initial consultation is free and appointments may be scheduled Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- After hours or weekend appointments may also be scheduled at your convenience
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D. Patrick 'Rick' Keating's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Patrick 'Rick' Keating handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lafayette.
Business & Corporate Law in Lafayette
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Lafayette
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lafayette
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lafayette are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Lafayette Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lafayette-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Lafayette Choose D. Patrick 'Rick' Keating
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish D. Patrick 'Rick' Keating's practice in the field of business and bankruptcy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
D. Patrick 'Rick' Keating brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and bankruptcy, D. Patrick 'Rick' Keating can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lafayette
A Lafayette-based practice means D. Patrick 'Rick' Keating attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues D. Patrick 'Rick' Keating Handles in Lafayette
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