A Reputation For Being Tough, Since 1953
Biography:
For Keith, justice means accountability. As a teenager, Keith was seriously injured by the carelessness of a negligent physician. He is uniquely positioned to understand his client's concerns and is dedicated to helping them receive the justice they deserve.
Keith received his law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law. During law school, he was the 2019-2020 Estate Planning Fellow, where he led and coordinated the Wills for the Underserved program. Keith served in a yearlong externship at the Lane County Circuit Court with the Hon. Debra Velure. Before that, Keith helped low-income residents in landlord-tenant disputes. He joined Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton as a law clerk in early 2019.
A native of Colorado, Keith has called the Pacific Northwest his home since 2002. Prior to law school, Keith fought for the rights of workers as Union Representative for the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. Before he settled in Oregon, Keith attended college in Spokane, Washington. Away from the office, Keith enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters, playing tennis, rock climbing, and golfing.
Practice Areas:
- Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Products Liability
Education:
- University of Oregon School of Law, Eugene, Oregon
- J.D. - 2020
- Honors: Estate Planning Fellow, 2019-2020
- Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington
- B.A. - 2009
- Honors: Academic Excellence Scholarship, Dean’s List
- Major: Philosophy
Past Positions:
- Law Clerk, Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton
- Judicial Extern, Hon. Debra Velure—Lane County Circuit Court
- Research Assistant, Professor Mary Wood—University of Oregon
Professional Associations:
- Oregon State Bar, Member
- Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- American Association for Justice, Member
- Lane County Bar Association
Bar Admissions:
- Oregon
- U.S. District Court District of Oregon