Keith D. Koeller, Esq.

About

With over four decades of legal experience, this neutral has spent more than 20 years focusing on the resolution of complex multi-party disputes. His background includes extensive work as a trial attorney and a neutral, specifically handling thousands of construction-related matters involving residential, commercial, and public works projects. He is recognized for his skill in navigating intricate insurance coverage issues and high-stakes litigation across the Western United States.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Construction Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral

JAMS

2020

Founding Partner

Koeller

Nebeker

Carlson & Haluck

LLP

Associate

1986–2020

various Southern California law firms

1982–1986

Publications Leadership

Co-author of the 'California Construction Defect Litigation' treatise
Frequent speaker at West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminars
Presenter for the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry
Lecturer for the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel
Contributor to various legal journals on mediation strategies and construction law

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned specialist in construction and insurance disputes who brings deep litigation experience and a track record of resolving massive multi-party conflicts.

License & Certifications

State Bar of California
United States District Court
Central District of California

Education

J.D.

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

1982

B.A.

University of Southern California

1979

Distinction

Co-authored a definitive legal treatise on California construction defect litigation and was a founding partner of a major multi-state law firm.

Reputation

He is widely regarded by legal professionals for his persistence and deep technical knowledge in construction and insurance law, often noted for his ability to settle highly complex, multi-party cases that others find difficult to resolve.

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