Keenan L. Hawkins, Esq.

Managing Partner & Attorney


Keenan has been a trusted advisor to businesses and individuals throughout California and Nevada for over twelve years. Keenan has built his reputation for carefully navigating risk and getting deals done by being tenacious, hardworking, and inventive. In addition to working directly with clients, he manages High West Law, PC’s transactional department and serves as the firm’s Managing Partner.


Primary Practice Areas:

  • Business & Transactional

  • Construction

  • Real Estate

Experience

Keenan Hawkins was born in Rochester, New York and has been practicing law continuously in California since 2013, and in Nevada since 2014. Keenan is what is commonly known as a commercial or transactional attorney. His practice focuses on structuring deals, negotiating and drafting the contracts that embody those deals, and advising clients regarding real estate, construction, business, and corporate matters.

Keenan regularly represents business owners, investors, lenders, residential and commercial landlords, parties in commercial transactions, hospitality businesses, and construction companies. He has a passion for deals and is comfortable and experienced in complex and high-stakes negotiations, transactions, and dispute resolution situations.

On top of his legal skills, Keenan has an extensive track record of building, growing, and leading teams, increasing morale, collaboration, and quality, and designing and implementing strategies that grow team revenues.

Professional & Community Activities

  • Tahoe Truckee Bar Association Member & past-President (2023)

  • Washoe County Bar Association Member

  • Truckee Trails Foundation Board Member

  • Truckee Bike Park (Biking for a Better World) Volunteer

  • Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway Volunteer

Vermont Law School, J.D., magna cum laude

Vermont Journal of Environmental Law & Moot Court Board Member

Honors: Scholarship Recipient

Education & Awards


Union College, B.A.

Major: Political Science

Minor: Environmental Science

Activities: Dean’s List, President of Ski Club, Treasurer of Theta Delta Chi


Admitted to Practice

  • California State Court

  • Nevada State Court


Personal Interests

Outside of work, Keenan is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys backcountry skiing and mountain biking. He lives in Truckee, CA.