Atty. Hugh D. Keating

Atty. Hugh D. Keating

Hugh D. Keating is Vice-President/Treasurer, Director and Shareholder of Dukes, Dukes, Keating & Faneca, P.A., with offices in Gulfport and Hattiesburg, MS.

Gulfport Gulfport 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Hugh D. Keating at a glance

Hugh D. Keating is a Shareholder based in Gulfport, Mississippi. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, zoning, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1981) and U.S. District Court Southern District of Mississippi (1982). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, Mississippi (J.D., 1979) and University of South Alabama (B.A. The, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Mississippi Municipal Attorneys Association. Serands clients in Gulfport, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Hugh D. Keating is Vice-President/Treasurer, Director and Shareholder of Dukes, Dukes, Keating & Faneca, P.A., with offices in Gulfport and Hattiesburg, MS
  • He received his B.A. from the University of South Alabama, 1974
  • Juris Doctorate, Mississippi College School of Law, 1979
  • and Master of Science in Real Estate and Urban Developement, The American University, Washington, D.C., 1981, pursuant to a National Highway Institute graduate fellowship awarded by the US Department of Transportation
  • Additionally, in 2004, Hugh earned the highly regarded SR/WA designation awarded by the International Right of Way Association
  • Hugh currently serves as President of The Mississippi Bar for the July 2011-July 2012 term
  • Within The Mississippi Bar, Hugh has served on the Board of Bar Commissioners, 2003-2006, and its Executive Committee
  • as Chairman, Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee and as a member, Fee Dispute Resolution Committee
  • In 2005, Hugh was inducted as a Fellow into the American Bar Foundation in 2011
  • He currently serves as a member of the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project (MVLP) Board of Directors

Practice Areas Explained

Hugh D. Keating's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Hugh D. Keating handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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

Hugh D. Keating is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Mississippi →

Land Use & Zoning

Hugh D. Keating is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Mississippi →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Hugh D. Keating is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Common questions about Hugh D. Keating

Where is Hugh D. Keating's law office located?
Hugh D. Keating's law practice is located in Gulfport, Mississippi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Hugh D. Keating handle?
Hugh D. Keating focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, zoning, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Hugh D. Keating practiced law?
Hugh D. Keating has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Hugh D. Keating go to law school?
Hugh D. Keating earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A. The, 1974).
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What awards or recognition has Hugh D. Keating received?
Hugh D. Keating's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, Mississippi
- 1979
B.A. The
University of South Alabama
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court Southern District of Mississippi
Admitted: 1982

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