Background
Kort, Richard A. was born on June 29, 1964 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.
Kort, Richard A. was born on June 29, 1964 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.
Emory University (Bachelor of Business Administration, 1987). University of North Carolina (Juris Doctor, 1991).
Worked at McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A. (Asheville, North Carolina) specializing in General Civil Practice in State and Federal Courts, Commercial, Corporation, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Probate, Labor Relations, Health Care, Construction, Personal Injury, Taxation and Securities Law. Admitted to the bar, 1991, North Carolina. Beta Alpha Psi; Beta Gamma Sigma.
Certified Public Accountant, North Carolina, 1992.
McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A. is the oldest law firm in Asheville, continuously engaged in the practice of law since 1894. The firm engages in a general civil practice, with a focus on the business, financial and litigation needs of its clients.
The firm"s practice, although tailored to the needs of Western North Carolina, enjoys client relationships throughout the United States. Complementing the firm"s practice is the continuing involvement of its members in the Asheville community.
Most notably, Mr. Wood (1971-1975) and Mr.
Bissette (1985-1989) have served as Mayors of Asheville and Mr. Cloninger currently serves on the Asheville City Council.
Member: American Bar Association.