J. Robert Keena

J. Robert Keena

Insurance Law

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Edina, Minnesota
30+ years experience
Hellmuth & Johnson
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J. Robert (Rob) Keena helped build Hellmuth & Johnson’s litigation practice to find solutions that others don’t think of. “I work closely with both litigators and transactional attorneys at Hellmuth & Johnson to make sure that any client I represent receives the benefit of experienced eyes on every matter we handle. I don’t know of any other law firm that embraces complexity with creative thinking the way we do. I love it when someone who has a tough problem, and who’s getting pushed around and bullied, comes in and says, ‘I need a fighter.’”As chair of the firm’s litigation practice and an active member of the real estate, construction, probate, and business law practices, Robert channels his tenacity and imagination on behalf of Minnesota, North Dakota, and Illinois clients who face a variety of legal issues, including:Complex multiparty litigationCommercial disputes, including real estate conflicts, business disputes, probate matters, and large-scale tort actionsConstruction disputes, including construction defect mattersCorporate law and litigationInsurance claim and coverage analysisTrust, will, and probate litigationLand use, mineral rights, and real estate disputesRobert and his team have extensive commercial litigation experience in matters ranging from real estate conflicts, shareholder disputes, trade secret protection, and probate disputes, to large-scale tort actions in Minnesota and North Dakota. His construction practice involves the representation of a significant number of clients faced with construction defect allegations or claims, as well as representing property owners and community associations in claims for property damage.For 15 consecutive years (2008 – 2022), Robert has been named to the Minnesota Super Lawyers® list; only five percent of attorneys in Minnesota are chosen each year. He is licensed to practice law in Minnesota, North Dakota, Illinois, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, and the United States Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Eighth Circuits. J. Robert (Rob) Keena helped build Hellmuth & Johnson’s litigation practice to find solutions that others don’t think of. “I work closely with both litigators and transactional attorneys at Hellmuth & Johnson to make sure that any client I represent receives the benefit of experienced eyes on every matter we handle. I don’t know of any other law firm that embraces complexity with creative thinking the way we do. I love it when someone who has a tough problem, and who’s getting pushed around and bullied, comes in and says, ‘I need a fighter.’”As chair of the firm’s litigation practice and an active member of the real estate, construction, probate, and business law practices, Robert channels his tenacity and imagination on behalf of Minnesota, North Dakota, and Illinois clients who face a variety of legal issues, including:Complex multiparty litigationCommercial disputes, including real estate conflicts, business disputes, probate matters, and large-scale tort actionsConstruction disputes, including construction defect mattersCorporate law and litigationInsurance claim and coverage analysisTrust, will, and probate litigationLand use, mineral rights, and real estate disputesRobert and his team have extensive commercial litigation experience in matters ranging from real estate conflicts, shareholder disputes, trade secret protection, and probate disputes, to large-scale tort actions in Minnesota and North Dakota. His construction practice involves the representation of a significant number of clients faced with construction defect allegations or claims, as well as representing property owners and community associations in claims for property damage.For 15 consecutive years (2008 – 2022), Robert has been named to the Minnesota Super Lawyers® list; only five percent of attorneys in Minnesota are chosen each year. He is licensed to practice law in Minnesota, North Dakota, Illinois, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, and the United States Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Eighth Circuits. J. Robert (Rob) Keena helped build Hellmuth & Johnson’s litigation practice to find solutions that others don’t think of. “I work closely with both litigators and transactional attorneys at Hellmuth & Johnson to make sure that any client I represent receives the benefit of experienced eyes on every matter we handle. I don’t know of any other law firm that embraces complexity with creative thinking the way we do. I love it when someone who has a tough problem, and who’s getting pushed around and bullied, comes in and says, ‘I need a fighter.’” As chair of the firm’s litigation practice and an active member of the real estate, construction, probate, and business law practices, Robert channels his tenacity and imagination on behalf of Minnesota, North Dakota, and Illinois clients who face a variety of legal issues, including: Robert and his team have extensive commercial litigation experience in matters ranging from real estate conflicts, shareholder disputes, trade secret protection, and probate disputes, to large-scale tort actions in Minnesota and North Dakota. His construction practice involves the representation of a significant number of clients faced with construction defect allegations or claims, as well as representing property owners and community associations in claims for property damage. For 15 consecutive years (2008 – 2022), Robert has been named to the Minnesota Super Lawyers® list; only five percent of attorneys in Minnesota are chosen each year. He is licensed to practice law in Minnesota, North Dakota, Illinois, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, and the United States Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Eighth Circuits.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Minnesota

State Capital

Saint Paul

Highest Court

Minnesota Supreme Court

Bar Association

Minnesota State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Insurance Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Insurance Law
  • Recognized: Litigation - Insurance
  • Recognized: Litigation - Real Estate
  • Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
  • Practice Area: Construction Law
  • Practice Area: Corporate Law
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Construction

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022

Education

  • Golden Gate University, J.D., graduated 1995

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