Monique Keane Email & Phone Number

Decatur, Georgia, United States

Greater Atlanta Area

Boutique law practice specializing in Estate Planning, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury in the Atlanta Metro Area. Responsibilities include but are not limited to managing everything from traffic cases to serious felonies; negotiating settlements with insurance companies, medical providers, and clients; drafting wills, powers of attorney, and advanced medical directives; and handling day-to-day business operations, as well as creating and executing the firm’s marketing strategies. www.thekeanefirm.com

Associate handling a high volume caseload consisting of various subject matters. Consulting with twenty-plus people per day on matters related to employment law, family law, consumer finance law, criminal law and various other areas of law. Extensive research and writing, as well as daily communication with opposing parties. Consistently meeting established firm deadlines.

Atlanta, Ga

Attorney for indigent defendants charged with serious felonies in Fulton County Superior Court. Primary responsibilities included representing defendants as lead counsel during courtroom proceedings, inclusive of probation revocations and bond hearings. Successfully managed a caseload of between 75 and 90 major felonies at a time, including but not limited to drugs, rape, armed robbery and murder. Tried, as first chair, serious felonies ranging from stolen property all the way to attempted murder. Conducted research and argued constitutional motions focused on the protection of the clients’ 4th, 5th, 6th, and 14th amendment rights. Negotiated plea agreements with the DA to secure best outcomes for clients. Coordinated services between mental health professionals, social workers, and community programmers as needed.

Greater Atlanta Area

Responsibilities included conducting research, compiling data, and preparing exhibits presented to the governor, as well as contributing to the consent decree used to settle a class action suit against the state.

Provided direct and holistic legal representation for children in delinquency and status offense proceedings, including conducting investigation, research, and case planning for adjudicatory hearings. Offered additional legal advocacy in the areas of school discipline, special education, mental health, and public benefits if and when any of these areas were a derivative of the client’s case.

Conducted preliminary hearings, bond hearings, and probation revocation hearings under the Third Year Practice Act.Participated in all aspects of felony litigation including cross examinations and arguing motions.Interviewed clients in jail to obtain history and information to determine whether pre-trial motions should be filed.

Wrote motions to suppress evidence, conducted research and drafted memos.Conducted client interviews and briefing along with supervising attorney.Attended court proceedings including trials, evidentiary hearings and plea entries.

Acted as project coordinator during Policy page web conversion which required daily interaction with management and department heads at all levels. Edited legal documents such as contracts, correspondence and presentations. Provided all aspects of legal and administrative support for attorneys and other staff within the Office of General Counsel.

Evaluated client's qualifications and provided a cost-to-benefit analysis based on credit risk history, income, employment status, and current/future obligations. Developed loan submission strategies based on A-Paper and Sub-Prime program guidelines. Maintained excel database and produced marketing strategy reports of 65 weekly ad calls.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Ba, Sociology