About Byron T. Keaton
Byron Keaton represents clients in complex commercial litigation, including disputes arising from mergers and acquisitions and other sophisticated business matters. A business-minded litigator, he draws on substantial experience in commercial and financial services disputes and a strong understanding of the financial and strategic considerations that shape his clients' decisions. Clients rely on him to assess risk, navigate complex matters and pursue practical strategies that advance their broader business objectives.
An effective advocate turning complex disputes into practical solutions
Byron brings substantial courtroom and motion practice experience to his commercial litigation practice, having handled numerous contested motions and advocated for clients in a wide range of hearings and proceedings involving business and financial services disputes. Businesses, investors and other corporate clients turn to him for representation in complex commercial and corporate disputes, including matters arising from mergers and acquisitions, post-closing obligations, fiduciary duties and other significant transactions.
A former collegiate football player at the University of Arkansas, Byron brings a competitive yet collaborative mindset to his practice and enjoys solving problems with his clients and colleagues. With a background as a finance major, he has a strong understanding of the financial and business considerations underlying complex disputes, particularly those involving transactions and corporate decision-making. In law school, he competed on his school's national traveling moot court team.
Practice Focus
- Complex commercial litigation
- Mergers and acquisitions disputes, including post-closing obligations
- Fiduciary duty and corporate disputes
