Atty. James B. Keenan

Atty. James B. Keenan

James B. Keenan is a lawyer practicing corporate, financial, business and 7 other areas of law.

Chatham Chatham 56 yrs experience 56 year
Call (551) 393-0233 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James B. Keenan at a glance

James B. Keenan is a business, real estate, m&a, securities, and insurance attorney based in Chatham, New Jersey. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in New York (1970) and New Jersey (1989). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1969) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S. Econ., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chatham, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James B. Keenan is a lawyer practicing corporate, financial, business and 7 other areas of law
  • James B. received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • James B. practices in Chatham, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James B. Keenan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James B. Keenan 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.

James B. Keenan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

Real Estate Law

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

James B. Keenan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James B. Keenan is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New Jersey →

Securities Law

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James B. Keenan is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James B. Keenan

Where is James B. Keenan's law office located?
James B. Keenan's law practice is located in Chatham, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James B. Keenan handle?
James B. Keenan focuses on business, real estate, m&a, securities, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James B. Keenan practiced law?
James B. Keenan has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did James B. Keenan go to law school?
James B. Keenan earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.S. Econ., 1966).
How can I contact James B. Keenan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James B. Keenan received?
James B. Keenan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1969
B.S. Econ.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1970
New Jersey
Admitted: 1989

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