Claire E. Keena
About Claire E. Keena
Claire E. Keena is a lawyer based in Woodbridge, VA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Claire E. Keena is recognized in the following practice area:
- Woodbridge, Virginia
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Nichols Zauzig
Education: George Mason University, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Woodbridge, VA
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