Mr. Kent is an associate in our Los Angeles office and is a member of our Litigation Department. His practice focuses on business and real estate litigation, including disputed transactions, title, liens, financing, foreclosure, and commercial landlord-tenant disputes. Mr. Kent has been solely responsible for the trial and winning of cases before state, federal, and bankruptcy courts in California and Wisconsin.

EDUCATION

Mr. Kent earned his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2002, focusing on land use and zoning issues. Prior to law school, Mr. Kent graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a degree in Scientific and Technical Communication, with an emphasis in Geology/Natural Resources.

ADMISSIONS/QUALIFICATIONS

State Bar of Wisconsin, 2002
State Bar of California, 2006
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court, Central District of California

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association

PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS

Mr. Kent was the first recipient of the Public Interest LRAP Grant awarded by the University of Wisconsin Law School for students displaying outstanding commitment to public service.

ARTICLES, SPEECHES AND SEMINARS

Mr. Kent has frequently spoken to Southern California professional groups on subjects relating to business entity formation, taxation, and corporate governance.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

American Sign Language