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Client Champion Awards
Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity
and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.
Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.
At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.
Keehan Law PLLC got this award in 2021
At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.
At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.
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or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely
respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
Avvo Awards
Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A,
publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.
Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.
I was in need for a permanent protection order against my dangerous and abusive husband who had a history of manipulating his way out of legal trouble. I was emotional and overwhelmed when I was referred to Tom. Tom gave me excellent ideas for ways to prepare the case from every single angle possible. He guided me through the whole process, not only from a legal point of view but from a human perspective, helping me to have the strength break free from over a decade of domestic violence. Having him to speak on my behalf during the hearing was of great comfort during the most dangerous period of escape not only from the risk of being killed, but of being manipulated back into the abuser’s life. He educated me on domestic violence so I could see things from a higher perspective. He was on my side in every way possible. Not only did we get the protection order, but the judge added additional conditions for the abuser thanks to Tom’s work. He literally saved our lives.
I chose to take responsibility for my actions on day one, and Tom completely understood that. However, he made sure I didn't just throw myself onto the mercy of the system. He was extremely detailed and diligent in researching my options and getting a deal on the table as quick as possible. When the deal didn't pan out as expected, Tom continued to be a source of hope for me by explaining exactly what to expect and how to keep my life on track afterwards. Thank you, Tom. I'll forever be grateful.
Working with Tom was a tremendous blessing! He is the third attorney I have hired & by far the best! Thorough & efficient, easy & frequent communication, he was always prepared for appointments & court. Tom has a wonderful working relationship with many of the attorneys & judges in the area, which I was able to observe first hand. I think this a tremendous asset in an attorney & was incredibly helpful in my case. I would recommend Tom Keehan every time. He is worth his weight in gold!
In the last 9 years I've had all sorts of issues encompassing criminal and civil about 10 be exact I come from you either lion or you're a sheep eat or get ate Greg Rhodes slam-dunked all 10 of them got me every outcome I wanted and a clean name Younglove and Coker you got a hell of a future partner
Tom is an excellent lawyer. I have been his client off-and-on for several years and he has always done a great job. He combines knowledge of the law with local knowledge and savvy. I recommend him heartily.
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• AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
• Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
• Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
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