Meghan R. Keenholts - Troy, NY
Attorney at Hacker Murphy, LLP
Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Troy, NY
28 2nd St Troy, NY 12180
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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20
Years
Experience
Troy Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
LAW FIRM PARTNER AND ATTORNEY
Meghan Keenholts is an accomplished and respected attorney whose commitment to professional excellence has earned her recognition by Super Lawyers as a 2014 "Super Lawyer" of Upstate New York - an honor bestowed upon an elite group comprised of the top 5% of all attorneys in New York State.
A LEADER IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND THE COMMUNITY
A long-time resident of the Albany NY, Capital District Region, Meghan Rielly Keenholts earned the distinction of becoming the first female attorney hired by the firm since its founding in 1898 when she became an associate attorney in 2003.
Now a Partner of the prestigious Hacker Murphy, LLP in Troy, New York, Ms. Keenholts focuses her energy and expertise on the legal practice of representing individuals who have been seriously injured.
Ms. Keenholts graduated summa cum laude from Albany Law School in May 2005. While at Albany Law School, she served as an Executive Editor of the Albany Law Review and as a Dean Thomas Sponsler Teaching Fellow. Ms. Keenholts graduated summa cum laude from Bucknell University in May 1999, where she double-majored in English and Political Science. She has also studied in London and Washington, D.C. Ms. Keenholts is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Justinian Honor Societies. She is also a 2012 graduate of the Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Institute, a skills-based professional development program.
Prior to graduating from Law School, Ms. Keenholts worked as a law clerk for E. Stewart Jones. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Keenholts worked as an account executive for Sawchuk, Brown Associates, a public relations firm in Albany, and as a project assistant for Policy Research Associates in Delmar.
WORK / LIFE BALANCE
Meghan Keenholts is fully engaged at all times and has an amazing ability to balance her work, home and community life. She takes her responsibilities to her clients very seriously, tirelessly working to achieve the best possible outcome. She is equally committed to her husband and children, and always finds the time and energy to act as a role model for her daughters, as an exceptional professional who has a heart for giving back to the community.
If you wish to engage Meghan Keenholts to review your Personal Injury case at no charge, please contact us today.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- 2014 Super Lawyer of Upstate New York, Super Lawyers
- 2012 YWCA Resourceful Women’s Award in Management
- 2013 Super Lawyers Upstate New York "Rising Stars"
Other Sources of Feedback About Meghan R. Keenholts
Included on the 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Albany Law School of Union University,
Albany,
New York, May, 2005
J.D.
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: Dean Thomas Sponsler Teaching Fellow
Law Review: Albany Law Review, Executive Editor
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Albany Law School of Union University,
Albany,
New York, May, 2005
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Non Legal Education
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Bucknell University, May, 1999
Honors: summa cum laude
Major: English
Major: Political Science - Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Institute, 2012
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Bucknell University, May, 1999
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- E. Stewart Jones, Law Clerk
- Sawchuk, Brown Associates, Account Executive
- Policy Research Associates in Delmar, Project Assistant
Pro Bono Activities
- Board of Directors, Capital District Trial Lawyers Association
- Board of Directors, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Board of Directors, YWCA of the Greater Capital Region
- Board of Directors, Girls Incorporated of the Greater Capital Region
- Past Member, Junior League of Albany
Bar Admissions
- New York
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
Other Affiliations
- Rensselaer County Bar Association
- Albany County Bar Association
- Saratoga County Bar Association
- Capital District Trial Lawyers’ Association
- New York State Bar Association
- Capital District Women’s Bar Association
- New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
- Troy Business Improvement District
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Beta Kappa
Contact
28 2nd St
Troy, NY 12180
Phone: 518-880-2378
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.hackermurphy.com/
Hours: Open 24/7
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