Jan Keefer
About Jan Keefer
Jan Keefer is a lawyer based in Indianapolis, IN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Jan Keefer is recognized in the following practice area:
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Dentons Bingham Greenebaum
Education: Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., graduated 1991
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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