H. Kennard Bennett
Partner
Ken focuses his practice on guardianship services and fiduciary representation.
A 1979 graduate of Wabash College and a 1982 graduate of Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, Ken has spent many years developing understanding and honing his skills as a lawyer. He has been a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, including its Nursing Home Litigation Group. He has also been a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, including its Elder Law Section. Not only has Ken been a long-time member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), he has also served as the editor of the NAELA Quarterly legal journal.
When Ken started Bennett & McClammer LLP, he brought with him years of experience. He owned and operated his own solo practice in Indianapolis and was President, CEO, and a partner in the elder law firm of Severns & Bennett.
Ken frequently shares his expertise in the field by serving as a continuing education speaker on nursing home litigation and elder law topics. He has been invited to speak to groups as diverse as the National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform, the United States Department of Justice, the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association, the Maine State Bar Association, and Stetson Law School. He has also taught Constitutional Law as an adjunct faculty member at the School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI. Ken previously served as President of the Board of Directors for the United Senior Action Foundation and President of the Indiana State Guardianship Association. He also serves as the President and CEO of the non-profit public interest law firm called The Center for At-Risk Elders (CARE), Inc. CARE serves as guardian for unbefriended residents of Marion County.
In his free time, Ken enjoys hiking and reading. He collects Atlases. He and his wife, Margaret, live in Butler-Tarkington in Indianapolis. They have two children, Cy and Grace, and a yellow lab named Luna.
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