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.
Told Smith, original painting 2019. In the collection of Power, Rogers and Smith. Chicago Illinois
Civil Trial Attorney and a founding Partner at the Chicago-based law firm of Power Rogers & Smith, Todd has become known as a powerful leader in personal injury and civil litigation, and a proven advocate who delivers record results for those harmed by the negligence of others. This includes some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Illinois history in cases involving medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability, aviation negligence, and serious injuries.
Todd Smith has built an impressive career on profound compassion and brilliant trial advocacy. A former President of the Association of TrialLawyers of America (now the AAJ), Past President of the Illinois State BarAssociation, and member of the illustrious Inner Circle of Advocates, Smith is a nationally respected trial lawyer who's cultivated a legacy of legal victories.
Todd Smith
Smith's practice has been notably driven by his passion for leveling the playing field between clients and powerful, profit-driven corporations, as well as his ability to litigate complex cases ranging from medical and professional malpractice to aviation negligence and wrongful death. Over the years, his multi-million dollar recoveries have made the difference for victims and families in need, and have been profiled in numerous publications–from Chicago Magazine, Chicago Tribune, and Chicago SunTimes to USA Today and the New York Times.Todd A. Smith has become one of Illinois' most acclaimed and accomplished Civil Trial Attorneys. A Founding Partner at Power Rogers &Smith, L.L.P., Smith has helped the firm obtain over $4 billion in client recoveries.Original painting 2019.