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.
Mike Haggard
Michael A. Haggard is a nationally recognized trial attorney based in Coral Gables, Florida, and the Managing Partner of The Haggard Law Firm. With a distinguished legal career spanning over two decades, Haggard has built a formidable reputation advocating for victims of catastrophic injuries, negligent security, wrongful death, and product liability. His relentless pursuit of justice has led to numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, establishing him as one of the most accomplished personal injury attorneys in the country.
Haggard is known for his expertise in premises liability, particularly in cases involving inadequate security that result in violent crime. His work has not only secured justice for clients but also driven meaningful changes in public safety practices and policies. He is a frequent lecturer at legal seminars nationwide and has authored several articles on trial strategy and victims' rights.
The painting is 30" x 40". 2025 and in the collection of the artist
An alumnus of Florida State University College of Law, Haggard has received numerous accolades, including being named to The Best Lawyers in America and inducted into the Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only group of the top 100 trial lawyers in the U.S.Beyond the courtroom, he is deeply involved in community service and advocacy for legal reform.