Patrick F. Keery
Patrick F. Keery is a Phoenix business attorney and director at Fennemore who advises businesses, owners, and entrepreneurs on financial challenges, business transactions and complex commercial disputes. His practice focuses on bankruptcy representation and litigation, debt workouts, mergers and acquisitions, business structuring, financially based litigation and business tort litigation.
Patrick helps clients evaluate practical legal and business strategies when financial pressure, disputed obligations or a pending transaction may affect the future of an enterprise. He represents debtors in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, handles bankruptcy-related litigation and assists with debt workouts and other efforts to resolve financial distress. He also advises businesses on mergers and acquisitions, business transactions and entity structuring, with a focus on aligning legal strategies with broader business objectives.
When disputes arise, Patrick brings a pragmatic approach to negotiation, settlement and litigation. His experience as a business owner and litigant gives him a firsthand understanding of the financial costs, operational disruption and uncertainty that protracted litigation can create. He uses that perspective to help clients assess risk, pursue efficient resolutions and protect their business interests when litigation is necessary.
Before joining Fennemore, Patrick served as an attorney and shareholder at Keery McCue, PLLC, where he represented clients in business, bankruptcy and litigation matters. His prior business experience includes leadership roles in construction management, automotive products, vehicle sales and motorcycle manufacturing. Patrick earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Phoenix School of Law and his B.S. in finance from Arizona State University. He graduated sixth in a class of 171 J.D. candidates, served as a staff editor of the Phoenix Law Review and received the Order of the Quill and multiple CALI Awards.
Education
- J.D., Phoenix School of Law, magna cum laude, 2013
- B.S., Finance, Arizona State University, 1992
- Brophy College Preparatory, 1984-1987
Representative Matters
- Represented aircraft painting business in successful Ch. 11 bankruptcy proceeding
- Represented large chain of fast serve restaurant in Ch. 11 bankruptcy including Section 363 Sale and confirmation of Plan of Liquidation
- Represented numerous SARE debtors in navigating through the Ch. 11 reorganization process, including conducting complex Section 363 sales
- Represented numerous small business debtors (and their principals) in jointly administered Subchapter V Cases
- Represented numerous consumer debtors in complex Ch 7 proceedings including non-dischargeability litigation related thereto
Areas Of Practice
One of the largest and most active bankruptcy and creditors’ rights legal practices in the Southwest and California, representing clients locally, regionally, and nationally.
Experienced, forward-thinking advocates who go beyond the expected for clients in dispute prevention and resolution.
Our business and finance attorneys represent national, regional and local clients participating in significant transactions.
Fennemore boasts a large and sophisticated client-focused Mergers and Acquisitions practice.
Awards and Honors
- Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Stars®, Bankruptcy 2019-2024
- Phoenix Magazine ®, Best of Phoenix, Bankruptcy, 2022 – 2025
- President’s Award, State Bar of Arizona, President’s Award – 2026
- CALI Awards – Cali Excellence for the Future Awards, Torts II, Bankruptcy, Real Estate Transactions – Finance, Family Law
Professional and Community Activities
- Member – Arizona Bankruptcy Inn of Court 2018-2026
- Staff Editor, Phoenix Law Review, 2011-2012
- Phoenix School of Law, Order of the Quill, 2013
Admissions
- Arizona
- U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Colorado