Keith Franz Email & Phone Number

Keith Franz is a Partner at Azrael, Franz, Schwab, Lipowitz and Solter LLC. Keith has long been a victims’ advocate and is highly regarded for his experience in aviation law and other wrongful death claims. He has provided substantial pro bono assistance to Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) since 1983 and has served as MADD’s representative on the Governor’s Task Force for Crime Victims’ Rights. Keith also acted as Lead Counsel in the National litigation in New York Federal Court (SDNY) representing several families touched by the horrors of the September 11th terrorist attacks.Keith is one of the founders of the Maryland DWI Law Institute. During his tenure, he edited the Maryland DWI Victims’ Assistance Manual, which is regarded by local MADD chapters across the country as a model for their victims’ programs.He has represented victims in many celebrated civil cases in Maryland and other states, including multi-district complex litigation arising from aviation disasters throughout the United States and abroad.His work has helped expand Maryland’s Wrongful Death Statute. Keith is regarded as a leading legal authority on victims’ rights in Maryland and lectures frequently on the subject throughout the United States.In 2011, Keith was presented with the prestigious Frank Carrington Champion of Civil Justice Award by the National Center for Victims of Crime in recognition of his work as Lead Counsel for the victim’s of the September 11th terrorist attacks. This National civil litigation in New York Federal Court against The Boeing Company, American Airlines, United Airlines, their security contractors and others determined their roles in allowing the attacks to occur.

Listed skills include Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, and 13 others.

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  University Of Maryland School Of Law

  Doctor Of Law (J.D.)