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Kitchens, Benton, Kitchens & Black -- Attorneys at Law
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John B Benton Jr. 
Minden, Louisiana
Of Counsel
phone (318) 377-5331
fax (318) 377-5361
email debbie@kitchenslawfirm.com

John B. Benton, Jr., was born in Minden, Louisiana, on December 21, 1924.  He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Tulane University in 1947, and his Juris Doctor degree from Louisiana State University in 1951.  Mr. Benton served as Assistant District Attorney for the 26th Judicial District from 1953-1970 and as District Attorney in 1971.

He served as Vice President of the Webster Parish Bar Association in 1975 and1976, and as President from 1976-1978.  John also served as a Member of the House of Delegates to the Louisiana State Bar Association from 1975-1983.  Mr. Benton also served in the United States Navy as an LTJG from 1943-1946.

During his practice, Mr. Benton was a litigator, serving clients in both civil and criminal matters.  Mr. Benton also had an extensive real estate practice.  He still serves as a board of director for the Minden Building and Loan Association.

Year Joined Organization:
1969
Areas of Practice:
Estate Planning
Family Law
Real Estate Law
Insurance Law
Personal Injury -- Defense
Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
Bar Admissions:
Louisiana, 1951
U.S. Federal Court, 1951
Education:
Louisiana State University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1951
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence


Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1947
B.S., Bachelor of Science


Representative Clients:
Minden Bank & Trust Company
Minden Building & Loan Association
State Farm Insurance Companies
References:
Minden Bank & Trust Company
Classes/Seminars Taught:
Continuing Legal Education Seminars, Louisiana State Bar Association, 1976 - 1977


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Minden Building & Loan Association, 1960 - Present
Board of Directors


Tri State Bank & Trust, 1989 - Present
Board of Directors


Past Employment Positions:
District Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, 1953 - 1970


Pro Bono Activities:
Chairman, 26th Judicial District Indigent Defense, 1975 - 1992
Fraternities/Sororities:
Sigma Nu


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