Practice Areas Overview

Long Island Trial and Appellate Law

As a trial lawyer with over 35 years of experience, Attorney Keefe offers clients strong legal advocacy to address pressing legal concerns. Although your case may settle out of court and your decision may not be appealed, it is still advisable to hire a seasoned trial and appellate lawyer. Knowing that your attorney has the experience and skill needed to try complicated cases before judges and juries and to appeal verdicts and court decisions can provide invaluable peace of mind.

When you choose representation from the law firm of James J. Keefe Attorney at Law, you choose representation that is thorough, dedicated, and prepared. Contact the firm to arrange a consultation in any of the following practice areas.

Medical malpractice - The firm represents individuals who have been hurt by medical negligence as well as family members who have lost a loved one because of medical negligence. Areas of medical malpractice include failure to diagnose, birth injuries, surgical errors, emergency room mistakes, and medication errors.

Professional malpractice - The firm handles professional malpractice claims on behalf of victims of architects, engineers, design professionals, realtors and mortgage brokers. Professional malpractice occurs when a licensed professional breaches a fiduciary duty or acts in a negligent or fraudulent manner.

Mortgage Fraud - In this economy too many people have been taken advantage of during the purchase of a home. The firm can help you fight mortgage fraud and hold brokers, lenders and creditors accountable for their actions.

Personal injury - Any act of negligence by a person or entity has the potential to cause harm to another. The firm seeks justice and compensation for people hurt in car accidents and truck accidents, slips and falls on dangerous properties and nursing home negligence. The firm also pursues wrongful death lawsuits stemming from a fatal personal injury accident.

Product liability - The firm represents individuals who have been hurt by dangerous or defective products in personal injury claims. Products people use at home and at work can cause serious injury. Product liability claims hold the designers, manufacturers and sellers of unsafe products responsible for the harm caused by the products.

Commercial litigation - The firm represents business owners and aspiring business owners in a variety of areas including business formation, contracts, and litigation.

Residential real estate - Representing both buyers and sellers, the firm strives to provide clients with a seamless home closing process.

Real estate disputes and litigation - The firm represents property owners, developers, landlords, business owners and others involved in residential and commercial real estate disputes.

Probate and estate administration - If you have been named executor of a will, there are many duties and responsibilities you may not be aware of. The firm works closely with executors to ensure all obligations are met.

Will disputes and estate litigation - Attorney Keefe represents executors and heirs in probate litigation involving will disputes, trust contests, real estate disputes and other matters.

Civil rights - Despite congressional efforts to eliminate civil rights violations, people still suffer at the hands of state actors, employers, and others. If you have been the victim of a civil rights violation, you may be entitled to legal recourse.

Police brutality - Have you been the victim of police brutality? The firm will work hard to seek justice for you.

Civil litigation - Nearly any dispute can require litigation. When this need arises, having an experienced attorney to serve as your advocate can protect your interests. The firm represents individuals and businesses in a variety of disputes including boundary disputes, mechanic's liens, and property line disputes.

Appellate law - With roots in federal court, Attorney Keefe has extensive experience arguing before various Courts of Appeals. Appellate work requires an intimate understanding of the grounds for appeal and the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure.

Contact the firm to arrange a consultation in any of the practice areas.