Thomas Keating

Thomas Keating is an experienced attorney with more than 25 years of active legal practice focused on business and estate planning. He advises individuals and business owners on long-term planning strategies designed to protect assets, support continuity, and address complex financial and legal considerations with clarity and precision.

Thomas earned his legal education and professional foundation through decades of dedicated practice and formal training. He has maintained active membership in leading legal and professional organizations, supporting ongoing education and staying current with developments in estate, probate, and business planning law throughout his career.

Thomas concentrates his practice on estate planning and business planning matters. His work includes advising clients on succession planning, wealth preservation, and coordinated financial strategies. He regularly assists clients in navigating planning decisions that require careful alignment of legal, tax, and personal objectives.

In addition to client representation, Thomas is deeply involved in professional education and leadership. He founded the Financial and Estate Planning Keeping Current Series and the East Side Business and Financial Forum. He is also a frequent speaker at estate planning forums across Michigan, sharing practical insight with professionals and clients.

Thomas is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the American Bar Association Section on Real Property, Probate and Trust Law. He also belongs to the State Bar of Michigan Section on Probate and Estate Planning and the Michigan Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys, reflecting sustained professional involvement.

Thomas Keating is also a co-author of Strictly Business, a book written for individuals facing business and succession planning challenges. Through his legal practice, writing, and educational efforts, he remains committed to delivering thoughtful guidance and dependable counsel to clients planning for the future.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Owner, Keating Law, PLC
• Member, American Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
• Member, State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning Section
• Member, Wealth Counsel

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• University of Michigan
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan
  BA in Philosophy & Political Science

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