We take care of business.

RICHARD H. BENNETT

Shareholder

Education:

University of Georgia, J.D., cum laude, 1995
University of Georgia, M.B.A. (investments and real estate) 1992
Emory University, B.A. (political science) 1990

Bar Admissions:

Georgia, 1995

Memberships:

State Bar of Georgia; Atlanta Bar Association; American Bar Association; Omicron Delta Kappa; Epsilon Iota Sigma

Publications and Speaking Engagements:

Author - "Going Public:  Implications for the Question of Minimizing Discrimination in the Residential Real Estate Industry," Real Estate Law Journal, vol. 24, pp. 122-145 (Fall 1995)


Speaker – “Family Owned Businesses with U.S. and International Locations,” Family Business Radio (2010).

Speaker – “Drafting the LLC Agreement,” continuing legal education program (2010)

Speaker – “Strategies for Businesses in a Tough Economy – Legal and Employment Issues,” LaGrange series (2009)

Speaker – “Landlocked:  An Estate Planning Case Study,” Gwinnett County Bar Association, Probate & Estate Planning Section (2008)

Speaker – “Independent Consulting:  How to Get There and Why You Should Do It,” Atlanta Area Association of Clinical Research Professionals (2007)

Speaker – “Wills:  Do I Need One?” Georgia Tech In-Town Alumni Club (2005)

Speaker – “Planning and Taxation Issues Raised by Formation and Capitalization of FLPs,” continuing legal education program (2004)

Speaker – “Restrictive Covenants,” Business Network International (2002)

Speaker – “Post-Mortem Planning with Family Limited Partnerships,” continuing legal education program (2001)

Speaker – “Family Limited Partnerships and Income Tax,” continuing legal education program (2001)

Speaker – “Wills, Living Wills, and Trusts,” Jonesboro AARP (2001)

Biography

Richard Bennett has been practicing law since 1995 and joined KKG in 1998. He brings his business education to focus by helping business buyers navigate the varied complexities that are inherent in such transactions. Business owners appreciate his deep understanding on a wide variety of matters to assist and protect them throughout the life-cycle of their business, including restrictive covenants, shareholder agreements, and deferred compensation. Richard's estate planning skills also help business owners think through succession planning, an often overlooked component in a business plan.

Richard is married and has three children. His outside interests include traditional Japanese martial arts (kobudo), chess, and racquetball.