Media Coverage: The Federal Firm in the News
As one of Atlanta's top litigators, Keegan Federal is a fixture on local and national newscasts -- and not always by choice. We believe cases should be tried in courts of law, not in the media -- and we also believe in and respect the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Federal and state laws guarantee everyone, from reporters for recognized news organizations to bloggers, the right to access public documents and attend open proceedings. Responsible journalism is what keeps government, including the judicial system, honest. At the same time, we recognize such coverage may or may not be welcome.
Clients who seek us out are often struggling to cope with difficult circumstances, perhaps even tragedies, and the last thing they want or need is to have personal details of their case reduced to a "story" for public consumption. Having to face television cameras and reporters with notepads may seem like too much to bear, and you're afraid you'll say or do the "wrong" thing. Certainly, what's reported, and how it's reported, has the potential to help or hurt a case.
Because we take on a number of high profile cases likely to attract media interest, lawyers at The Federal Firm are experienced spokespeople and are able to speak on your behalf both in and out of the courtroom. We maintain good relationships with members of the news media, try to accommodate their requests when possible, and above all have a reputation for honesty.