Atty. Roger A. Kirschenbaum
Roger Kirschenbaum is a partner in MendenFreiman’s estate planning, trust and estate administration and business practice areas. His primary areas of practice include estate planning, probate and estate administration, general corporate and business law, and related tax-planning matters.
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Roger A. Kirschenbaum is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at MendenFreiman LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1981) and New York (1982). Educated at Emory University (LL.M. Emory, 1986) and Brown University (B.A. Political, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Georgia, member New York State Bar Association, member American Bar Association, member Atlanta Bar Association, Estate Planning and Probate Section, past chair Atlanta Estate Planning Council, member Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, member. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Roger Kirschenbaum is a partner in MendenFreiman’s estate planning, trust and estate administration and business practice areas
- His primary areas of practice include estate planning, probate and estate administration, general corporate and business law, and related tax-planning matters
- He primarily works with high-net-worth clients and owners of closely held businesses to devise plans that achieve both fundamental and complex estate-related goals
- Roger has significant experience in probate matters relating to wrongful death negligence cases
- In addition, he previously served as a public arbitrator for the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. From 1985 to 1996, he represented professional athletes as a registered contract advisor with the National Basketball Players Association and the National Football League Players Association
- Prior to joining MendenFreiman in 2017, Roger had his own private practice and was an of counsel attorney with Wagner, Johnston & Rosenthal, P.C
- He currently serves on the Emory University Gift Planning Advisory Council
- Representative Matters • Represented and counseled a client who made a significant art collection donation to the High Museum of Art. • Represented a former professional basketball player in contract negotiations in 1990 (Chicago Bulls), 1992 (Greece), 1993 (Italy), 1994 (Denver Nuggets). • Represented a client in stock purchase of other shareholder’s interest in a manufacturing and retail furniture company. • Represented a client in sale of assets of specialty insurance company
- Awards and Recognition • Georgia Trend Legal Elite – 2018 • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating – AV® PreeminentTM 4.9 out of 5 • Five Star Investment Professional – 2011-2018
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Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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