Mike Keyes

Michael E. Keyes / Retired

Former Areas of Practice: Business Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Professional Liability, Securities Litigation 

Michael E. Keyes / Biography

Prior to his retirement, Mike Keyes was an experienced commercial litigator who focused in the areas of professional liability, securities fraud and complex business litigation. He represented partnerships, corporations and individuals throughout the United States in accountant liability, securities fraud class actions, shareholder disputes, contract disputes, and insurance coverage. He was responsible for all phases of the litigation process including first chair of jury trials, arbitration, mediation, appeals, work budgeting and investigation of claims.

Mike represented numerous clients in class actions alleging securities fraud and represented clients in business disputes in the manufacturing, technology, real estate, grocery, gaming, and financial industries. He delivered CLEs regarding deepening insolvency and also developed a comprehensive approach to the defense of securities fraud class actions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Mike has been committed to pro bono work through representation of asylum applicants, 9-11 victims, Katrina victims, the public defender’s appellate project and through the Children’s Law Center. 

Education

  • Arizona State University, B.Mus., magna cum laude, 1980 
  • University of Missouri, M.A. 1986 
  • University of Kansas, J.D., Order of the Coif, 1988

News + Articles

Lommen Abdo News – March 2024

Lommen Abdo News – March 2024

The next edition of our newsletter is ready for review and includes these articles: How is an Appeal to the Supreme Court Different Than the Court of Appeals? by Michelle Kuhl and other appellate law topics; Heidi Torvik in Bench & Bar on the best gift she ever...

Spreading Joy: Lommen Abdo’s Annual Charity Drive

Spreading Joy: Lommen Abdo’s Annual Charity Drive

As the holiday season unfolded, Lommen Abdo Activities Committee orchestrated a charity drive that resonated with the true spirit of giving. This year, our focus was on making a meaningful impact on two charities that hold a special place in our hearts: Minnesota...

2023 Appellate Year in Review

2023 Appellate Year in Review

Lommen Abdo’s appellate team Kay Hunt and Michelle Kuhl handled appeals presenting a wide range of legal issues this year. As we close out 2023, we wanted to share with you a sampling of these cases you may find interesting. We can’t wait to see what new cases 2024...

Lommen Abdo News – December 2023

Lommen Abdo News – December 2023

The next edition of our newsletter is ready for review and includes these articles: Calculation of prejudgment interest by Michelle Kuhl and other appellate law topics; Mediation in Personal Injury Lawsuits by Jamie Johnson; Lommen Abdo’s Second Socktober Drive; And...