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McFarling Benson

McFarling Benson

2800 W. Sahara Ave.

Suite 6G

Las Vegas, NV 89102

Robert Kern, Esq.
Of Counsel Attorney  robbiopic

Biographical Information:

Before becoming an attorney, Robert worked as an agent at a talent and literary agency in Los Angeles. He also has worked as traveling production crew member for ESPN’s SportsCenter. Robert has been an English and creative writing teacher for both children and adults. Robert has also worked as an actor and had a brief role in the film, “The Patriot”. Robert spends his free time writing what he hopes will become a great novel.

 Work Experience:

Robert has worked for both large and small firms in South Carolina, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. He has represented Fortune 500 companies such as Intel, individual homeowners, and in between. Robert won a major appeal that redefined South Carolina defamation law, and is still taught in the law school today.

Recently, Robert has taken an active role in the Nevada Foreclosure Mediation program from its inception, from testifying at the Supreme Court hearings for drafting the Mediation Rules, to working to amend the rules to make Foreclosure Mediation a stronger program. Robert spends much of his extra time giving informational presentations to homeowners to advise them of their rights, and volunteering for the Goldilocks program, which teaches elementary school children about the law.  Robert has also been a frequent guest on Las Vegas radio to talk about the mortgage situation in Las Vegas and the options available to homeowners.

Bar Memberships and Affiliations:

  • State Bar of Nevada
  • State Bar of California
  • United States District Court for the District of Nevada
  • American Inn of Court
  • American Bar Association

Education:

  • Juris Doctor from The University of South Carolina School of Law in Columbia, South Carolina, 2000
    • President, U.S.C. International Law Society, 1996-97
    • Captain, U.S.C. International Law Moot Court Team, 1997-98
      • Undefeated in intercollegiate competition
    • Co-Founder, South Carolina Journal of International Law and Business, 2000
    • U.S.C. International Law Moot Court Team, 1996-97
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Valdosta State University, 1995
    • President, Valdosta State Debate Team 1994-95
    • Pi Sigma Alpha political science honor society