Michael Christopher Bennett

Michael Christopher Bennett
Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 40% Trusts
  • 40% Estate Planning
  • 20% Probate

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

References

Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Knowledgable, down to earth, efficient”

Posted by: William, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: I had to probate my father's estate. It seemed complicated because of an issue with one of my siblings, so I decided to find an attorney. A friend... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Anand Bharat Jesrani

I came to know Mr. Bennett while in law school. He was always very personable, professional, and results driven. Mr. Bennett has my highest endorsement. more

Endorsement from lawyer: Anand Jesrani , Redding (CA), Over 1 year ago
Bryan Christopher Ginter

I have met with Mike on several occasions. It was evident that he is a professional who approaches his field of work with the utmost importance and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Bryan Ginter , Sacramento (CA), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

7 years since Michael Christopher Bennett was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 2005 12/19/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP 2013–present
Attorney at Generations 2006–2013
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific Law Juris Doctorate 2005
Univ of California Santa Barbara Business Economics Batchelor of Arts 2001

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law State Bar of California 2011
Rising Star Super Lawyers 2009

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Director Sacramento Estate Planning Council 2010–2011
South Placer Estate Planning Council

Portfolio

Contribution

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Charitable Giving and Estate Planning Sacramento Public Library Foundation 2011
Titling Issues Sacramento Assoc. of Realtors 2010
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