Background
McKnight, Kerry B. was born on June 28, 1963 in Bourne, Massachusetts, United States.
McKnight, Kerry B. was born on June 28, 1963 in Bourne, Massachusetts, United States.
Mercer University (Bachelor of Arts, 1985). Washington and Lee University (Juris Doctor, 1988). Phi Delta Phi. Editor, Legal Research Association, 1987-1988.
Worked at Benckenstein, Norvell & Nathan, Limited liability partnership (Beaumont, Texas) specializing in Admiralty and Maritime Law, Automobile/Trucking Liability, Commercial Litigation, Environmental Liability, General Civil Trial and Appellate Practice, Insurance Coverage Disputes, Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Property and Casualty, Real Estate and Trust Law, ToxicTorts, Workers Compensation. Admitted to the bar, 1989, Texas. 1990, United States. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas.
1991, United States.
Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits. Phi Delta Phi. Editor, Legal Research Association, 1987-1988. Member: Jefferson County Bar Association.
State Bar of Texas.
Jefferson County Young Lawyers Association (Director, 1993-1995). Texas Young Lawyers Associations. Texas Association of Defense Counsel.
John H. Benckenstein, original founder of the firm, began his practice in 1928, beginning the roots of the present law firm in 1936.
Starting with a local general defense practice, the firm has become actively involved in toxic tort litigation and other complex products liability lawsuits. With the addition of the Houston office in 1990, the firm now maintains two fully staffed offices, offering a wide range of legal services.
The firm encourages continuing professional development, professional association activities and civic affairs
Member: Jefferson County Bar Association. State Bar of Texas; Jefferson County Young Lawyers Association (Director, 1993-1995). Texas Young Lawyers Associations.
Texas Association of Defense Counsel.