Atty. Keith M Benit

Atty. Keith M Benit

Keith M Benit is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate contracts and 5 other areas of law. Keith received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Keith M Benit at a glance

Keith M Benit is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Chaffe McCall L.L.P.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth (1991), and Louisiana (1996). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge (B.A. Louisiana, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Mississippi Bar Louisiana State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Keith M Benit is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate contracts and 5 other areas of law
  • Keith received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Keith practices at Chaffe McCall L.L.P. in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Keith M Benit's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Keith M Benit handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Keith M Benit is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Keith M Benit is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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 New Orleans 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Keith M Benit

Where is Keith M Benit's law office located?
Keith M Benit's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Chaffe McCall L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Keith M Benit handle?
Keith M Benit focuses on estate planning, business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Keith M Benit practiced law?
Keith M Benit has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Keith M Benit go to law school?
Keith M Benit earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A. Louisiana, 1985).
How can I contact Keith M Benit for a consultation?
You can contact Keith M Benit 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.
What awards or recognition has Keith M Benit received?
Keith M Benit's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 1991
B.A. Louisiana
Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth
Admitted: 1991
Louisiana
Admitted: 1996

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