Sean A. O’Keefe

Practice areas

Bankruptcy: Business, Business Litigation, Appellate

Focus areas

Appeals, Bankruptcy Law

Sean A. O’Keefe, a skilled attorney, is the founder of O’Keefe & Associates Law Corporation, P.C., located in Costa Mesa, California. His primary focus is on Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases for businesses, where he adeptly represents both creditors and debtors across Orange and Los Angeles counties. His clientele encompasses a diverse range, including banks, bondholders, corporations, landlords, real estate developers, and various other entities.

Mr. O’Keefe is frequently sought after to handle intricate Chapter 11 proceedings, often resulting in a spectrum of interconnected matters in business litigation and appeals. His involvement spans cases involving contract disputes, dischargeability, fraudulent transfers, securities fraud, trademark issues, and the Uniform Commercial Code.

Educated at Dartmouth College, he earned his bachelor’s degree before successfully completing his law degree at Fordham University School of Law. With a professional tenure exceeding two decades, he has not only authored numerous articles but also delivered lectures on subjects related to bankruptcy for a variety of esteemed publications and organizations. Notably, he has been a featured speaker at events like the annual conference of the California Bankruptcy Forum and for respected institutions like the National Business Institute.

Recognized for his exceptional contributions to the legal field, Mr. O’Keefe holds an esteemed AV Preeminent* rating, denoting the highest level of recognition, from Martindale-Hubbell’s attorney peer review service. His distinction extends to being featured in the 20th edition of “The Best Lawyers in America.”

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. O’Keefe actively engages with various professional associations. He has taken on leadership roles, including chairman of the Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section of the Orange County Bar Association. Furthermore, he maintains membership in The State Bar of California and the New York State Bar Association.

It’s important to note that we operate as a debt relief agency, specializing in assisting individuals in seeking bankruptcy relief in accordance with the Bankruptcy Code.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with Martindale-Hubbell’s certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® oversees a peer review rating process, wherein ratings reflect the confidential evaluations of fellow legal professionals and members of the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two key categories: legal ability and general ethical standards.