About Courtney M. Keller

Courtney M. Keller, Co-Managing Shareholder of the Orlando office, focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation. She is experienced representing financial institutions, secured creditors and business entities and their representatives in cases involving real estate transactions, business disputes, consumer and commercial banking matters, intellectual property matters and others. Her wide-ranging skills also include generally handling all facets of commercial cases prior to trial, at trial and on appeal, in cases pending in state and federal trial and appellate courts.

Meet Courtney M. Keller

Concentrations

•Complex commercial litigation
•Real estate litigation
•Banking litigation
•Real estate ownership and development
•Business litigation
•Creditors' rights and lender liability
•Contract disputes
•Employment and non-competition litigation
•Intellectual property and trade secret litigation

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America
•Commercial Litigation, 2021-2026
•Litigation - Banking and Finance, 2026
•Listed, Florida Trend, Legal Elite - Notable Managing Partners, 2025
•Listed, Florida Trend, “Legal Elite - Notable Women Leaders in Law,” 2024
•Team Member, a Law360 “ Real Estate Practice Group of the Year, ” 2023
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, “ Law Firm of the Year: Litigation - Real Estate, ” 2022
•Recipient, Orlando Business Journal, “ Women Who Mean Business Award, ” 2022
•Recipient, CREW Orlando “President’s Award,” 2022
•Recipient, CREW Orlando “Economic and Community Involvement Award,” 2022
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, “ Rising Stars, ” 2019-2020
•Selected, Orlando Business Journal, “40 Under 40,” 2018
•Recipient of Woman to Watch award from the Orlando Business Journal’s 2017 Women Who Mean Business awards
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers , Best Law Firms Edition, “ Law Firm of the Year, ” Banking & Finance - Litigation, 2017

 

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Other 5
    • Financial Services Litigation
    • Corporate Trust Services
    • Real Estate Operations
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Distressed High Yield Bond Workout Group

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Complex commercial litigation: Following a week-long trial, obtained a multimillion-dollar judgment for client
    removal of client's business partner from control of companies in connection with a dispute between business partners alleging breach of fiduciary duties
    other business misconduct.
    Obtained settlement for manufacturer of military aircraft components in dispute against subcontractor involving the unauthorized manipulation of helicopter assemblies.
    Defended big-box retailer against federal
    state antitrust claims.
    Defended insurance carrier by obtaining pretrial summary judgment dismissal of multimillion-dollar claim arising from tort judgment obtained against insured,
    defended judgment on appeal before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
    the Florida Supreme Court.
    Obtained pretrial summary judgment for major consumer products company facing multimillion-dollar damages claims arising from allegations of tortious interference, violation of Florida's Deceptive
    Unfair Trade Practices Act, conspiracy
    breach of contract,
    defended judgment on appeal before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
    Represented aircraft financing company in numerous contractual disputes
    replevin actions.
    Represented publicly traded technology company by obtaining strategic
    controversial transfer of action from Florida state court to Delaware federal court.
    Represented major oil company in enforcing contractual claims against distributors by obtaining judgments on dispositive motions.
    H
    led appeals before the Second, Third, Fourth
    Fifth District Courts of Appeal, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal
    Florida Supreme Court.
    Creditors' rights
    lender liability: Obtained zero liability summary judgment on eve of trial for international banking institution in defense of alleged fraudulent investment scheme where plaintiff was claiming over $200 million in damages against bank,
    defended judgment on appeal before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal.
    Obtained summary judgment in favor of institutional bondholder on defaulting l
    owner's equitable
    contractual claims,
    defended judgment on appeal before the Fourth District Court of Appeal.
    Represents bondholders, municipalities
    financial institutions serving as commercial trustees in prosecution
    defense of claims involving public finance litigation, including contract, tort
    statutory liabilities.
    Represents major financial institutions in enforcing their rights as secured creditors in multimillion-dollar transactions,
    defending claims of lender liability.
    Intellectual property
    trade secret litigation: Represented multiple clients in pursuit of trademark
    copyright claims.
    Represented travel provider in protecting its trade secrets
    defending against fraud, conspiracy
    other tort claims by quickly obtaining dismissal of such claims with prejudice.
    Employment
    non-competition litigation: Represented aerospace contractor in claims against former employee for violation of non-compete
    theft of trade secrets
    sensitive military defense information.
    Represented educational institution in enforcing
    defending employment-related claims,
    obtained ruling after contested evidentiary hearing on motion to enforce settlement agreement.
    Legal Internships: Chief Law Clerk, Feirich Mager Green Ryan
    Judicial Extern, Hon. J. Phil Gilbert, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    Florida
    Arkansas
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
    U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Graduate, Leadership Orlando Class 89
    •Member, Downtown Orlando Partnership Board
    •Member, Arkansas Bar Association
    •Member, Orange County Bar Association
    •Member, The Florida Bar
    •Member, Federal Bar Association
    •Member, Commercial Real Estate Women's Network - Orlando (CREW Orlando)
    •Secretary, CREW Orlando, 2023
    •Board Member, CREW Orlando, Central Florida Real Estate Women
    •Former Director, Community Outreach Committee
    •Former Director, Sponsorship Committee
    •Former Director, UCREW Committee
    •Barrister, George C. Young American Inn of Court
    •Board Member, Orlando City Soccer Foundation

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Southern Illinois University School of Law
    J.D.
    magna cum laude

    Southern Illinois University School of Law
    J.D.
    2006 Assistant Commentary Editor

    Southern Illinois University School of Law
    J.D.
    Journal of Legal Medicine

    Southern Illinois University School of Law
    J.D.
    Research Assistant

    Southern Illinois University School of Law
    J.D.
    Recipient

    Southern Illinois University School of Law
    J.D.
    Dean's List Scholarship

    Southern Illinois University School of Law
    J.D.
    Lowell H. Jacobson Scholarship

    Southern Illinois University School of Law
    J.D.
    Women's Bar Foundation Scholarship

    Southern Illinois University School of Law
    J.D.
    David C. Johnson Scholarship

    Southern Illinois University School of Law
    J.D.
    SIU School of Law Merit Scholarship and SIU Law School Award for Academic Excellence

    Southern Illinois University School of Law
    J.D.
    Member

    Southern Illinois University School of Law
    J.D.
    Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

    Southern Illinois University School of Law
    J.D.
    Member

    Southern Illinois University School of Law
    J.D.
    Phi Alpha Delta

    Southern Illinois University School of Law
    J.D.
    Pupil

    Southern Illinois University School of Law
    J.D.
    Southern Illinois Inn of Court
    Other Education
    Southern Illinois University Carbondale
    B.A.
    Administration of Justice

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale
    B.A.
    with honors

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale
    B.A.
    2002 Spanish Minor

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale
    B.A.
    Member

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale
    B.A.
    Alpha Phi Sigma

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale
    B.A.
    Member

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale
    B.A.
    Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1980
    1980
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Attorneys FAQs

  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Courtney M. Keller is admitted to practice in Arkansas and Florida.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Courtney M. Keller is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida and United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.