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.