About John J.
John J. Keenan entered law program after completing a double main in economics and psychology on the University of Michigan in 1970. He earned his J.D. from the University of Detroit Mercy in 1976. Those formative academic years combined analytical education and a knowing of people, realities he has cited as important in his approach to practice. He has maintained a steady presence in Michigan’s legal community since graduating law program.
Early in his profession Keenan concentrated on appearing in state courts across Michigan. Over time he also gained admission to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. He has remained active in professional circles, holding memberships within the State Bar of Michigan and local groups such as the Shamrock Bar Association and the Redford Township Chamber of Commerce. Those affiliations reflect a tradition rooted in local institutions and expert networks.
Keenan’s background in economics and psychology informs how he evaluates cases and communicates with clients. He has handled things in each state and federal court settings. That twin admission lets in him to represent clients in a range of proceedings and to handle procedural and substantive problems that arise in legal proceedings. He has labored on matters that require trial experience as well as things that contain bargaining and client counseling.
Colleagues describe him as steady and pragmatic. He is understood for a measured courtroom presence and a clear manner with clients. He has balanced courtroom work with participation in network and business organizations. His membership within the Redford Township Chamber of Commerce signals an interest in local business concerns, while the Shamrock Bar Association ties him to a community of friends in the area.
Today Keenan is based at Keenan & Austin, P.C., the place he continues to symbolize clients in Michigan courts and in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. He stays an active member of the State Bar of Michigan and nearby professional groups. He practices legal proceedings in state and federal courts.
