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Atty. James D. Keeney

Atty. James D. Keeney

Mr. James D.

Sarasota Sarasota 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About James D. Keeney at a glance

James D. Keeney is a securities, litigation, consumer, and adr attorney based in Sarasota, Florida. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1972), U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals for t (1977), and Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1981). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1972) and Harvard University (A.B., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James D. Keeney is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, arbitration, civil litigation and 1 other area of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1966, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • James practices in Sarasota, FL

Practice Areas Explained

James D. Keeney's Areas of Practice

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

Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Mediation & Arbitration

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James D. Keeney is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James D. Keeney

Where is James D. Keeney's law office located?
James D. Keeney's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James D. Keeney handle?
James D. Keeney focuses on securities, litigation, consumer, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James D. Keeney practiced law?
James D. Keeney has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did James D. Keeney go to law school?
James D. Keeney earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (A.B., 1966).
How can I contact James D. Keeney for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James D. Keeney received?
James D. Keeney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1972
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals for t
Admitted: 1977
Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1981

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