Keaton is a partner at Ashworth and is a rare native of Middle Tennessee. Keaton and his wife, Kendle, along with their daughterAvery, currently live in Franklin.

Keaton focuses his practice areas on commercial and residential real estate transactions, business transactions, select civil litigation, and trusts with an emphasis on tax strategies, asset protection, and anonymity when necessary.

Keaton also specializes in safeguarding family wealth through comprehensive strategies encompassing estate planning, estate tax mitigation, and asset protection. He assists clients in devising tailored plans aimed at shielding family assets from external threats such as creditors, former spouses, and estranged in-laws.

Moreover, Keaton collaborates closely with CPAs and financial advisors to offer guidance on minimizing potential tax burdens on the sale of large assets in real estate and businesses. Many of Keaton's strategies integrate asset protection measures, estate tax optimization, and long-term planning for successive generations.

In addition to wealth preservation, Keaton provides counsel on a range of related matters, including business succession and charitable giving strategies. By offering holistic advice, Keaton helps families navigate complex financial landscapes and secure their legacies for generations to come.

As an extension of his estate planning practice, Keaton also handles the probate and administration of estates and trusts after an individual’s death and represents beneficiaries when controversies arise between family members.

When Keaton is not practicing law, he can be found enjoying bass fishing and duck hunting on Kentucky Lake. Keaton is also PADI certified and enjoys scuba diving, hiking, and rooting on the Crimson Tide.

Education

Ensworth High School; University of Alabama - B.A.; Belmont University - J.D.

Legal Associations

Tennessee Bar Association; Williamson County Bar Association; American Land Title Association