Andrew Keetch

Partner, Fort Worth
817.334.7289
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Biography

Andy Keetch provides dedicated and loyal service to clients in the areas of construction litigation and complex business disputes. In his practice, Andy emphasizes cooperation, trust, and communication with his clients so that there are never any misunderstandings. He is also a strong proponent of the intelligent use of courtroom technology.

Andy offers experienced counsel in the areas of construction law, engineering and design professional litigation, professional liability claims, insurance litigation, general commercial litigation, contract disputes, real estate disputes, and enforcement of judgments. He also handles construction contracts for projects of all sizes, mechanic’s liens, and bond claims.

Education

B.S., Texas A&M University

J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law

Bar Admissions

Texas

Court Admissions

Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas

  • “Top Attorneys” List – Construction, Fort Worth Magazine, 2024
  • “Top Attorney,” 360 West magazine, 2019-2020

Andy speaks on and writes about construction disputes, liability, e-discovery issues, and matters impacting engineering and design professionals.

  • Author, “2021 Texas Lien Claims on Private Projects (Explainer)” (2021)
  • Speaker, “What You Say (and Don’t Say) Can and Will be Held Against You,” Structural Engineers Association of Texas Annual Conference (2014)
  • Author, “Texas Supreme Court Ruling Limits Contractor Claims Against Design Professionals” (2014)
  • Co-Author, “Chapter 150 Update” (2014)
  • Speaker, “Hot Topics in Building Construction,” Texas Association of Defense Counsel Spring Meeting (2010)

  • Rehema Home US, Board of Directors
  • The NET, Board of Directors (2012-2022)
  • International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Trial Academy (2000)
  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel (TADC) Trial Academy (1998)
  • Fort Worth-Tarrant County Young Lawyer’s Association, Past Director

April 24, 2025
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Understanding “Action Over” Claims and Third-Party Over Indemnity

By Andrew D. Keetch

An “action over” (also called a “third-party over action”) is a type of legal action (lawsuit or arbitration) in which an injured employee, after collecting workers’ compensation benefits from his employer, files a tort claim against a third-party whose negligence allegedly caused the employee’s injury.

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December 20, 2024
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‘Fort Worth Magazine’ Lists 27 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among the “Top Attorneys” of 2024

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 27 Fort Worth-based attorneys to Fort Worth Magazine’s “Top Attorneys” list for 2024. To be selected for inclusion, attorneys with an active license and who practice within the Tarrant County area must be nominated by their peers within the region. The list of nominees then goes through a “rigorous panel review to assure the highest of quality is met.”

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October 3, 2022
Attorney News

Andy Keetch Joins Jackson Walker’s Fort Worth Litigation Team

Jackson Walker announces the arrival of Andy Keetch as a partner in the Fort Worth office’s Trial & Appellate Litigation practice. Andy brings more than 25 years of significant experience focused on construction litigation and complex business disputes.

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