Atty. Patrick Joseph Keating
Patrick Joseph Keating is a lawyer practicing creditors' rights & bankruptcy, litigation, banking law and 1 other area of law. Patrick received a B.A. degree from Kent State University, Kent, Ohio in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years.
Banking Law & More Attorney · Serving Akron, OH · 43+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Joseph Keating at a Glance
Patrick Joseph Keating is a Partner based in Akron, Ohio, practicing at Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1983), United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1985), United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1985), and United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1998). Educated at The University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio (J.D., 1983) and Kent State University, Kent, Ohio (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Akron, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Joseph Keating
- Patrick Joseph Keating is a lawyer practicing creditors' rights & bankruptcy, litigation, banking law and 1 other area of law
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from Kent State University, Kent, Ohio in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Patrick practices at Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC in Akron, OH
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Patrick Joseph Keating's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Joseph Keating handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Akron.
Business & Corporate Law in Akron
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Akron
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Patrick Joseph Keating is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Ohio →
Civil Litigation in Akron
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Akron
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Akron are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Akron Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Akron-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Akron Choose Patrick Joseph Keating
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 Patrick Joseph Keating's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Joseph Keating brings 43+ 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 Ohio, United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, and United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, Patrick Joseph Keating can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, bankruptcy, and litigation, Patrick Joseph Keating can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Akron
A Akron-based practice means Patrick Joseph Keating 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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Common Legal Issues Patrick Joseph Keating Handles in Akron
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