CONTACT
645 Griswold Street, 42nd Floor
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Tel: 313.769.2572
Fax: 313.961.5985
Email: bjmckeen@mckeenassociates.com
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SUMMARY
As an attorney at McKeen & Associates, P.C., Brian J. McKeen is dedicated to serving clients in Detroit, Michigan, and throughout the surrounding area. He focuses his practice on personal injury, generally handling cases that involve the following: auto accidents and negligence, birth trauma, brain injuries, construction accidents, dental malpractice, electrical injury, explosions, failure to diagnose, health care issues, legal malpractice, medical malpractice and negligence, nursing home injuries, premises liability, product liability, professional liability, spinal injuries and wrongful death.
With more than 30 years of experience, Mr. McKeen has built a reputation as an aggressive advocate for his clients and their rights. He understands how an injury caused by the intentional actions or negligence of others can impact victims, and their families. For that reason, he listens to his clientsÂ’ needs and strives to help them obtain the compensation they are entitled to.
His commitment to high legal standards and quality representation has gained Mr. McKeen the respect of his peers and clients alike. He has an Avvo “Superb” rating and was named in The New York Times’ Top Attorneys in Michigan. Mr. McKeen was also invited to join the Inner Circle of Advocates.
Staying active in the legal community is a priority for Mr. McKeen. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, the Detroit Barristers Association and the Wolverine Bar Association. Mr. McKeen is currently serving on the board of directors for the Michigan Association for Justice and on the board of directors for the Public Speakers Bureau of the Detroit Bar Association.
Bar & COURT ADMISSIONS
Michigan, 1982
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1982
U.S. Supreme Court, 1985
Education
| School | Major | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan University (Mt. Pleasant, Michigan) | Science | Bachelor | 1978 |
| Thomas M. Cooley Law School (Lansing, Michigan) | Law | Juris Doctorate | Jan. 1982 |
Professional Affiliations
American Association for Justice, Member
Michigan Association for Justice, Board of Directors
American Bar Association, Member
American Prepaid Legal Services Institute, Board of Directors, 1983 – 1985
State Bar of Michigan, Negligence Law, Arts, Communications, Entertainment and Sports Sections, Member
State Bar Appellate Court
Federal Bar Association
Oakland County Bar Association, Medical Legal Committee
Detroit Bar Association, Public Speakers Bureau, Board of Directors
Detroit Barristers Association
Wolverine Bar Association
Awards
Michigan Super Lawyers, 2006 – 2010
Top 100 Michigan Super Lawyers, 2007
Top 100 Michigan Super Lawyers, 2008
Michigan Lawyers Weekly “2006 Lawyers of the Yearâ€