Brian D. O'Keefe

Brian D. O'Keefe, the driving force behind Lippitt O’Keefe, PLLC in Birmingham, Michigan, is a seasoned attorney with a wealth of experience spanning over 39 years. As the head of the firm's transactional, real estate, business and personal planning departments, he is dedicated to serving clients not only in Birmingham but also across Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties. His proficiency encompasses a wide array of legal matters, including business and corporate law, real estate, bankruptcy, entity formations and dissolutions, estate planning and more.

Throughout his career, Mr. O'Keefe has been committed to understanding his clients' unique goals and maintaining open lines of communication to achieve the most positive outcomes. His clientele ranges from individuals to private equity funding sources and entities receiving venture capital. His dedication and success have earned him the AV Preeminent peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell.

Mr. O'Keefe's journey began with a Bachelor of Arts degree, graduating cum laude from Michigan State University. He then pursued his legal education at The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1986. During his time in law school, he was actively involved as the business manager of the school's community newspaper and participated in the Institute for Communications Law Studies.

Beyond his practice, Mr. O'Keefe is an active member of the legal community. He holds memberships with the Oakland County Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan and the American Bar Association. Additionally, he shares his knowledge as a lecturer for the National Business Institute and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. His dedication to excellence and his clients' success make him a respected figure in the legal field.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.