William Kennedy Keane
About William Kennedy Keane
William Kennedy Keane is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. William Kennedy Keane is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Communications Law
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
Current Firm: Duane Morris LLP
Education: University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1972
Location: Washington, DC
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