During his forty years specializing in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, Mr. Keenan has secured over 381 verdicts and settlements over $1,000,000, including 15 over $10,000,000 and one over $100,000,000. Mr. Keenan has dedicated his practice to child injury and wrongful death cases arising from medical negligence, products liability, and premise liability, with the goal of making our society safer for children. He has handled cases in 47 states and on three continents.

She practices exclusively in the area of family law, with special emphasis on child custody matters for married and unwed individuals, preparation of premarital agreements, highly contested matrimonial cases involving multimillion-dollar assets, domestic violence matters and same sex partner disputes. A skilled trial attorney, Ms. Keephart also embraces mediation as an alternative dispute resolution method. She serves as a Mediator in the Superior Court of New Jersey and privately. Ms. Keephart is licensed to practice law in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Colorado. She is a member of the American, New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Ms. Keephart received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Trenton State College, her Master’s degree from Rider University, and her Juris Doctor degree from Seton Hall University School of Law.

John S. Keffer is a dedicated attorney with deep roots in the Sumter, SC community. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, John served honorably as a weapons loader on F-16 and A-10 aircraft before completing his undergraduate degree, cum laude, from the University of South Carolina in 1995. He earned his Doctorate in Law from the University of South Carolina in 1999 and has been practicing law in Sumter ever since. John focuses on Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Family Law, and Criminal Defense, offering personalized, client-centered legal representation. Licensed and admitted to practice in the South Carolina Bar, the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and the U.S. Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, John brings a wealth of experience and legal acumen to each case. Beyond his legal practice, John is deeply invested in the local community, having served on the Sumter School District Consolidation Committee and participated in civic organizations like the Sumter Rotary Club. He has also spent many years volunteering as a youth sports coach, reinforcing his commitment to the next generation.

For assistance with navigating complex family law matters, turn to Cory Keith, the Founder and Managing Attorney at Desert Legal Group, one of Arizona’s quickest growing family law firms. While acting in his capacity as the Managing Attorney, Cory also holds a limited number of cases further sharpening his trial expertise including handling complex custody disputes, high-net-worth cases, and high-profile legal matters. He is an active member of the family law legal community with a legal portfolio featuring successful representation of athletes, public figures, and high net worth individuals. Cory’s legal practice encompasses a wide spectrum of family and juvenile law matters, including DCS (Department of Child Safety) cases, dependency proceedings, termination of parental rights, adoption, divorce and legal separation, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, child support, parenting time, legal decision-making, spousal maintenance, enforcement or modification of existing orders, relocation issues, orders of protection, injunctions against harassment, and third party/grandparent rights. Cory began his studies at Arizona State University, earning his bachelor’s in criminal justice and criminology. After graduating cum laude, he received a full ride academic scholarship to attend law school. While being fully submersed in his studies, Cory also served as a legal clerk at multiple law firms. Cory is actively involved in the legal community, participating in several non-profit organizations including volunteering with the Arizona Stealing Hearts Rescue–a large breed dog rescue.