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.
Frederick T. Kuykendall
Frederick T. Kuykendall, III is widely recognized as a highly accomplished attorney with over four decades of distinguished legal experience. With an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale Hubbell, Mr. Kuykendall has developed expertise in areas such as product liability, mass tort litigation, class actions, labor and employment litigation, and dispute resolution. Mr. Kuykendall obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alabama in1976. During this time, he served as a member of several honors societies and also interned with former President Lyndon B. Johnson and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He then earned his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1981, during which he held leadership positions reflecting his commitment to legal skills and integrity. Mr. Kuykendall has held prominent roles with respected legal organizations. He currently serves as the Founding Member and President of The Kuykendall Group, LLC, having previously founded and led Kuykendall & Associates, LLC. He also spent time at the firm Hausfeld, LLP in Washington, D.C.
In the collection of Rick Kuykendall. Miami, FL. https://www.thekuykendallgroup.com/
With his extensive litigation experience, Mr. Kuykendall pioneered an approach utilizingteams of lawyers from various firms to effectively manage complex, nationwide cases.Notable representations include serving as lead counsel alongside firms like Beggs andLane regarding opioid litigation impacting Native American tribes.Mr. Kuykendall continues to oversee large-scale matters such as national combatearplug litigation and cases involving injuries at Camp Lejeune. His teams are alsoengaged in other major ongoing litigation. Beyond his legal practice, he has beeninvolved with numerous bar associations and organizations focused on civil rights andthe environment.As a certified mediator, speaker, and frequent contributor within the legal community,Mr. Kuykendall has made substantial impacts over his career. He currently holdsprominent co-lead counsel roles in national opioid litigation and other complex classaction cases, underscoring his remarkable legal talents.elections.