Keith French
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Biography
Keith B. French, Jr. is a seasoned litigator with experience leveraging outstanding research, writing, and analytical abilities to effectively defend and represent clients before state and federal courts. In the course of his practice, Mr. French has acquired experience on a wide variety of civil cases, managing matters from inception through resolution, developing case and trial strategies, preparing discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting dispositive motions and appellate briefs, and negotiating settlements. Mr. French also has criminal trial experience.
As a former Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) with the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Mississippi, Mr. French was involved in all phases of the litigation process, and successfully defended cases involving a wide variety of civil lawsuits brought against the U.S. Government and its agencies. Mr. French is known for defending arguments clearly, logically, and persuasively, dealing tactfully with sensitive situations, communicating complex matters to agency clients clearly both orally and in writing, and devising innovative strategies in negotiating settlements well below expected value.
Mr. French has lectured a course at the University of Mississippi School of Law. After law school, he served a two-year clerkship for the Honorable Carlton W. Reeves of the United States District Court, Southern District of Mississippi.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Formation, Business Litigation
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Fees
- Free Consultation - Please visit www.keithfrenchlaw.com to learn more.
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney Forman Watkins LLP
Year: 2015 - 2016
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Federal Law clerk United States District Courts
Year: 2013 - 2015
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Adjunct Professor University of Mississippi School of Law
Year: 2015 - 2016
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AUSA United States Attorneys Office
Year: 2016 - 2019
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Attorney Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP
Year: 2019 - 2021
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Owner, Managing Attorney Keith B. French Law, PLLC
Year: Current
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Professional Associations
Georgia State Bar Member (Current)
Mississippi State Bar Member (Current)
State Bar of Texas  # 24115073 Member (Current)
Publications
So you want to be a whistleblower? Avvo Legal Guides (May 16, 2021)
Awards
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Ones to Watch
Best Lawyers of America 2021.0
Education
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Tougaloo College
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University of Virginia School of Law
Honors: Activities: Virginia Sports & Entertainment Law Journal
Speaking Engagements
Excessive Force Claims against the Government, July 10, 2018
Excessive Force Claims against the Government, July 10, 2018
Certifications
- Accounting and Finance: Harvard Business School Online 2021
Websites
https://www.keithfrenchlaw.com/pearland-criminal-defense-lawyer/
Pearland Criminal Defense
https://www.keithfrenchlaw.com/pearland-personal-injury-lawyer/
Pearland Personal Injury
https://www.keithfrenchlaw.com/pearland-whistleblower-lawyer/
Pearland Whistleblower Suits
Keith B. French Law, PLLC
2010 E. Broadway St, Suite 132, Pearland, TX 77581
Keith B. French Law, PLLC
405 Briarwood Drive, Suite 108Q, Jackson, MS 39206