Mr. Kenneth R. Bernard Jr. | Attorney

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About Kenneth

Ken grew up in Douglas County, Georgia.  He graduated from the University of Georgia and the University of Georgia School of Law.  He is a former officer in the United States Marine Corps, where he graduated from The United States Naval Justice School and served as a trial attorney as a Judge Advocate General. He is a founding partner in our firm and has a long history of handling complex litigation with results often in favor of his clients, including resolutions in the million dollar range.

Ken's litigation experience includes handling matters from trial through appeal before the Supreme Court of Georgia.  He has represented individuals, corporations, and governments in variety of wrongful death, personal injuries, product liability, contract, family law, and employment claims.

Ken has also done extensive work in the area of government affairs.  He formerly served as a Special Assistant Attorney General.  He also previously served as Vice-Chairman of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA), and has served on the Governor's Development Council. In 2007, Governor Sonny Perdue appointed Ken to a 7 year term on the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, which oversees the University System of Georgia.  As a Regent, Ken is Chairman of the Organization and Law Committee, which oversees the legal affairs of the 35 public universities and colleges in Georgia.

Ken is a member of the American Bar Association, Georgia Bar Association, National School Board Association Council of School Attorneys, Georgia School Board Association Council of School Attorneys, and National Association of College and University Attorneys. Ken has served in a variety of local civic, charitable, and social organizations, where he received recognition for his efforts on behalf of the community and region.

Areas of Practice
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Auto and Truck Accidents
Premise Liability
Product Liability
Employment
Corporations
Business
Government Affairs
Divorce
Family Law
Special Matters

Our firm also handles cases in the following areas:
Custody and visitation
Child support
Adoptions
Spousal support
Estate Planning
Wills and trusts
Probate
Estate administration
Guardianships
Medicaid planning
Criminal Defense 

Admission

Verified Georgia

1989

Sherrod & Bernard Highlights

Corporate, Business Organization, Child Support, Contract, Criminal, Farms; DUI-DWI; Divorce; Estate Planning; Family Law; Litigation; Medical Malpractice; Health Care; Personal Injury; Wills & Probate; Products Liability; Real Estate; Traffic; White Collar Crime

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