Atty. J. Robert Keena

Atty. J. Robert Keena

J. Robert Keena is a lawyer practicing appeals, business, real estate and 7 other areas of law.

Edina Edina 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Robert Keena at a glance

J. Robert Keena is a Partner based in Edina, Minnesota, practicing at Hellmuth & Johnson. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on probate, employment, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1995), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1999), North Dakota (2013), and Illinois (2016). Educated at Golden Gate University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of Minnesota (B.A. History, 1992). Serands clients in Edina, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • J. Robert Keena is a lawyer practicing appeals, business, real estate and 7 other areas of law
  • J. received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • J. practices at Hellmuth & Johnson in Edina, MN

Practice Areas Explained

J. Robert Keena's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Robert Keena handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

J. Robert Keena is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Minnesota →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

J. Robert Keena is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Minnesota →

Business & Corporate Law

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

J. Robert Keena is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →

Real Estate Law

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

J. Robert Keena is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

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

J. Robert Keena is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Robert Keena

Where is J. Robert Keena's law office located?
J. Robert Keena's law practice is located in Edina, Minnesota. The firm is Hellmuth & Johnson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Robert Keena handle?
J. Robert Keena focuses on probate, employment, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has J. Robert Keena practiced law?
J. Robert Keena has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did J. Robert Keena go to law school?
J. Robert Keena earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A. History, 1992).
How can I contact J. Robert Keena for a consultation?
You can contact J. Robert Keena 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.

Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University School of Law
- 1995
B.A. History
University of Minnesota
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1999
North Dakota
Admitted: 2013
Illinois
Admitted: 2016

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