Mr. Roger A. Kirschenbaum

Mr. Roger A. Kirschenbaum: Attorney with MendenFreiman LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

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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Areas of Practice (10)

  • Estate Administration
  • Estate Planning
  • Fiduciary Law
  • General Corporate and Business Law
  • Pension and Profit Sharing Plans
  • Probate and Administration
  • Sports Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts & Estates
  • Wills & Trusts

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Brown University, B.A., Political Science, 1978
Law School Attended:
Emory University, LL.M., 1986; Emory University School of Law, J.D., Taxation, 1981
Year of First Admission:
1981
Admission:
1982, New York; 1981, Georgia
Memberships:
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.
ISLN:
901640206

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
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Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (17 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/16/19 in Trusts and Estates

    Very good lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/25/16 in Estate Planning

    excellent lawyer. professionalism exceptional. always very accessible and helpful.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/25/16 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/25/16 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/25/16 in Fiduciary Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 08/17/16 in Fiduciary Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/17/16 in Estate Planning

    An exceptional T&E attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/17/16 in Estate Planning

    Roger is a very diligent and conscientious attorney. I refer my own clients to him for estate planning, and I hire him to handle probate aspects of litigation. I have the utmost confidence in him.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/17/16 in Estate Planning

    I have known and personally worked with Roger for over 15 years and I know him to be an outstanding, insightful and talented counselor to families making planning decisions about their wealth.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 08/17/16 in Sports Law

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Location

  • Atlanta, GA
    Glenridge Highlands Two , 5565 Glenridge Connector, Suite 1000
    Atlanta, GA 30342

    470-870-8600 Phone
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