St. Petersburg, Florida · Est. 2008

Legal problems don’t wait.
Neither do we.

Foreclosure notice on the door. A probate nobody planned for. A contract going sideways. For 15+ years, Kenneth Keefe has helped more than 700 Florida families and business owners take back control — with straight answers, not runarounds.

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Florida Bar member
Same-day emergency consultations
Saturday hours

Practice Areas · 01

One firm for the problems
life actually throws at you.

Most people don’t need ten lawyers. They need one who picks up the phone, knows their situation, and handles it. Here’s what we handle.

Real Estate & Foreclosure Defense

250+ foreclosure and short-sale cases since the 2008 crisis. Closings, buyer–seller representation, title issues.

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Probate & Estate Planning

Probate administration, wills, and trusts — handled with clarity during the hardest moments a family faces.

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Bankruptcy & Debt Relief

When the debt math stops working, we map every option — and protect what matters before creditors move first.

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Business & Contract Law

Formation, contracts, and disputes — from a lawyer who has actually built and run companies himself.

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Insurance & Property Claims

Storm damage, denied claims, lowball offers. We push carriers to pay what the policy actually promises.

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Merchant Cash Advance Defense

Aggressive MCA collections can strangle a business overnight. We defend owners and negotiate a way out.

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International Trade & Customs

Import/export compliance from a former Senate-confirmed U.S. diplomat with Customs Service experience.

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Landlord–Tenant & Contractor Disputes

Evictions, deposits, construction gone wrong — resolved fast, before small problems become expensive ones.

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Personal Injury

Hurt because someone else cut corners? We evaluate your claim honestly and fight for fair compensation.

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Why Keefe · 02

A lawyer who has actually
sat on your side of the desk.

Most attorneys have only ever been attorneys. Ken Keefe negotiated for the U.S. government, built a manufacturer’s U.S. subsidiary from zero to $15 million, and has bought, developed, and sold real estate himself. That changes the advice you get.

Trusted advisor

Not just legal counsel — a strategic partner who understands your business and personal goals, and remembers them next year too.

Business-minded

Every recommendation weighed against the practical cost, the timeline, and the long-term outcome — not just the legal theory.

Crisis-tested

The firm was founded in the teeth of the 2008 recession and has guided clients through every downturn since.

Law office with leather-bound books and warm lamplight

“I don’t just practice law — I provide strategic counsel that bridges the gap between legal requirements and business reality.”— Kenneth Keefe

Kenneth Keefe Founder & Principal Attorney

Florida Bar Member
Former U.S. Diplomat
15+ Years of Practice

Your Attorney · 03

Meet the attorney you’ll
actually work with.

At big firms, the partner signs you up and an associate you never met does the work. At Keefe Law Firm, the person you meet on day one is the person handling your case on day one hundred.

Before founding the firm in 2008, Ken served as a Senate-confirmed U.S. diplomat and with the U.S. Customs Service, negotiated international trade matters, and grew a Belgian manufacturer’s U.S. subsidiary from startup to $15 million in revenue. He has been a real estate investor and developer across residential, commercial, and retail properties — which is why clients facing foreclosure, closings, or contract fights get advice grounded in how deals actually work, not just how statutes read.

He opened the firm during the Great Recession, when Florida families needed someone in their corner most. More than 700 clients later, that’s still the job.

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What Happens Next · 04

Calling a lawyer shouldn’t feel
like a leap of faith.

Tell us what happened

A free, confidential conversation — by phone, in person, or through the form below. No jargon, no pressure, no clock running.

We map your options

You get a plain-English assessment: where you stand, what your options cost, and what we’d do in your shoes — even if that’s “you don’t need a lawyer.”

We handle it

Once you say go, we take it from there — and you hear from us within 24 hours whenever you reach out. That’s a standing promise.

Where We Practice · 05

Rooted in St. Petersburg.
Trusted across Florida.

Tampa Bay & Central

Pinellas · Orange · Seminole · Osceola · Lake · Volusia

South Florida

Miami-Dade · Broward · Palm Beach · Monroe

Southwest Florida

Lee · Collier

Questions · 06

Things people ask before they call.

Is the first consultation really free?

Yes. Your initial consultation is free and confidential, whether or not you hire us. Same-day consultations are available for emergencies and time-sensitive matters like foreclosure sale dates.

I’m behind on my mortgage. Is it too late?

Almost never as late as you think — but the earlier you call, the more options you have. We’ve handled 250+ foreclosure and short-sale matters and can often negotiate outcomes that let you keep your home or exit on your terms.

How much will this cost me?

You’ll know before we start. After your free consultation we quote fees up front — flat fees where possible — so there are no surprise bills. Personal injury matters are handled on contingency: no recovery, no fee.

A family member passed away. What do I do about the estate?

Take a breath — then call us before paying any bills or distributing anything. We’ll tell you whether probate is required, what kind, and handle the court process so your family doesn’t have to learn it under grief.

Do I have to come to St. Petersburg?

No. We serve clients across 11+ Florida counties and handle most matters by phone, email, and video. If you’d rather meet in person, our St. Petersburg office has free garage parking and ADA access.

What should I bring to my consultation?

Whatever you have — notices, contracts, letters, court papers, even a shoebox of them. Don’t worry about organizing it. Figuring out what matters is our job, not yours.

Free Consultation · 07

Tell us what’s going on.
We’ll take it from there.

Free consultation · Confidential · We respond within 24 hours

Call

727-218-9086

Email

info@keefelawfirmpa.com

Visit

6800 Gulfport Blvd S, Suite 201-306
St. Petersburg, FL 33707
Free garage parking · ADA accessible

Hours

Mon–Fri 9:00–5:00 · Sat 9:00–1:00
Emergency consultations by appointment

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