Atty. Jeffrey A. Kent
Mr. Kent was admitted to the Bar of the State of California in December 1976, and joined Poindexter & Doutré in February 1977.
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Jeffrey A. Kent is a Shareholder based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Poindexter Doutre Inc. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on trusts, construction, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at Loyola University of Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 1976) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.S., 1973). Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association (Chairperson, Construction Law Subsection, Real Property Section, 1988-1990) State Bar of California. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Kent was admitted to the Bar of the State of California in December 1976, and joined Poindexter & Doutré in February 1977
- He is a member of the firm
- He received his B.S. from UCLA in 1973 and J.D., cum laude from Loyola University of Los Angeles School of Law in 1976, serving on the Loyola Law Review
- Mr. Kent has tried numerous civil cases in the state and federal courts in a wide range of areas, in particular in the areas of trusts and estates, and construction
- He is a past Chair of the Construction Law Subsection of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Real Property Section
- Mr. Kent also was a Professor of Computer Science at Los Angeles Valley College and has authored seven computer programming books
- He leverages this knowledge in litigating technology issues
- In addition to trial work, Mr. Kent has argued numerous appeals before federal and state appellate courts
- Published decisions include: - D’Orsay International Partners v
- Superior Court (Stone) , 123 Cal.App.4th 836, 20 Cal
- Rptr. 3d 399 (2004) – Co-appellate counsel, prevailing on behalf of the project owner on an issue of first impression in California: Whether a design-build contractor may invoke a mechanic’s lien for rendering pre-construction services when actual construction did not go forward. - Estate of Thomas, 124 Cal
- App. 4th 711, 21 Cal
- Rptr. 3d 741 (2004) – Trial and appellate counsel representing income beneficiary under testamentary trust
- $1.2 million judgment affirmed. - Chauffeurs, Sales Drivers, Warehousemen & Helpers Union Local 572 v
- Weslock Corp., 66 F.3d 241 (9th
- Cir. 1995) – Trial and appellate counsel defending secured creditor in WARN Act litigation
- summary judgment for secured creditor affirmed
- Before practicing law, Mr. Kent was a professional chess master
- In 1971 he placed 3rd in the United States Junior (under 21) National Championship, and has an international title with F.I.D.E. (the International Chess Federation) and Senior Master and Life Master titles with the United States Chess Federation
- He also ran 21 marathons (some years and pounds ago unfortunately), culminating in his dream of qualifying for and running in the Boston Marathon
- Mr. Kent is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the State Bar of California
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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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