Don Keenan
Painting a subject without their knowing it, a surprise portrait, is always fraught with danger… and in the case of Don Keenan, doubly so. A larger than life character, electrifying, the trial lawyer community with his “Reptile Theory” of practice, a TV personality, renowned children’s advocate, often to be found unshaved wearing shorts, T-shirt, and always those sunglasses. An ex-marine of Irish blood and creator of the Kids Foundation and Bono aficionado. All this and more went into this painting. It was with relief that I saw it was warmly and enthusiastically received at its unveiling in Houston. Kudos to the courage of the man brave enough to commission this painting!
Painting a subject without their knowing it, a surprise portrait, is always fraught with danger… and in the case of Don Keenan, doubly so. A larger than life character, electrifying, the trial lawyer community with his “Reptile Theory” of practice, a TV personality, renowned children’s advocate, often to be found unshaved wearing shorts, T-shirt, and always those sunglasses. An ex-marine of Irish blood and creator of the Kids Foundation and Bono aficionado. All this and more went into this painting. It was with relief that I saw it was warmly and enthusiastically received at its unveiling in Houston. Kudos to the courage of the man brave enough to commission this painting!
Don Keenan
Keenan, Don. 16" x 20". 2015. Collection of Keenan Law Firm. Atlanta, GA. Portrait on canvas. Commissioned by HMR Funding, Dean Chase.
Keenan, Don. 16" x 20". 2015. Collection of Keenan Law Firm. Atlanta, GA. Portrait on canvas. Commissioned by HMR Funding, Dean Chase.
Senior partner of the Miami based Haggard Law Firm he was the youngest military judge ever to be selected for trial litigation and has carried over 150 trials to jury in all manner of personal injury cases.
His unflagging support of Florida State University its foundation, trustees and sports facilities is legendary.
WILLIAM ANDREW ("Andy") HAGGARD
Senior Partner at The Haggard Law Firm, P.A. Andy Haggard practices in the areas of General Civil Litigation, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Liquor Liability, Negligent Security and Automobile Accident Law
Born and raised in Miami he has lived in Coral Gables for over 55 years. Haggard received his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and his law degree from Mercer University College of Law. He entered trial law immediately after serving as a Judge Advocate (JAG) in the United States Air Force, where he was the youngest military judge ever selected in the field of trial litigation
Since 1972, he has represented plaintiffs in nearly every conceivable kind of personal injury case and has tried more than 150 jury trials.
Andy Haggard. original painting on canvas. 20" x 24" 2017. In the private collection of the Haggard Law Firm, Coral Gables, Florida.
He is a true leader in his profession and has held high-ranking posts in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only group limited to 500 lawyers in the United States and a limited number abroad. He is a frequent speaker in continuing education for trial techniques. He is a member of the Million-Dollar Advocates Forum, limited to lawyers who have won million-dollar-plus verdicts and settlements. Mr. Haggard also has been listed in all recent editions of Super Layers and The Best Lawyers in America.