Atty. Keith Wayne Heard
Keith Wayne Heard is a lawyer practicing transportation, vessel casualty cases, cargo damage litigation and 5 other areas of law. Keith received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Cargo Damage Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 45+ Years Experience
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About Keith Wayne Heard at a Glance
Keith Wayne Heard is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Burke & Parsons. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on contracts, litigation, adr, and maritime. Admitted to practice in New York (1981), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1988). Educated at Vanderbilt University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Yale University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chair, Committee on Maritime Arbitration and Mediation Co-opted Delegate, The Baltic and International Maritime Council Documentary Committee, Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Keith Wayne Heard
- Keith Wayne Heard is a lawyer practicing transportation, vessel casualty cases, cargo damage litigation and 5 other areas of law
- Keith received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Keith practices at Burke & Parsons in New York, NY
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Keith Wayne Heard's Areas of Legal Practice
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Contracts in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Mediation & Arbitration in New York
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Keith Wayne Heard
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Keith Wayne Heard's practice in the field of contracts, litigation, adr, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Keith Wayne Heard brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Keith Wayne Heard can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, litigation, and adr, Keith Wayne Heard can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Keith Wayne Heard attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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