John W. Keker
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1983 About John W. Keker
John W. Keker is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1983. John W. Keker is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP
Education: Yale University, J.D., graduated 1970 and Princeton University, Public & International Affairs, graduated 1965
Location: San Francisco, CA
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