With over 16 years of experience, specializing in employment-based immigration law, Chaka has successfully filed complex multi-faceted petitions for world renowned artists, outstanding professors and researchers, internationally acclaimed scientists, multinational managers/executives of repute, and innovative entrepreneurs, among others. Passionate about his practice, Chaka derives great personal satisfaction from working with clients who are the best in the world at what they do, which makes his work “always engaging and supremely intriguing.” A proud Bison, Chaka graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in International Business and Finance, as well as a Juris Doctor degree. He is also a member of the New York State Bar and American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Area of Practice: Redemption Law Kurt is the Senior Attorney at Kurt Bennett Attorneys, the firm he founded in 2000. Since its beginnings, Kurt has been a zealous advocate for hundreds of clients, representing people from all walks of life. From stay at home parents to professional athletes, each client gets the highest level of attention and representation. Kurt has been at the forefront of "data law" and how court case information is stored, disseminated, and utilized in the 21st Century. As such, Kurt has been a frequent faculty member of Lorman, NBI, the Criminal Justice Institute, King County Bar Association, and Washington State Bar Association to teach and update lawyers and judges on current trends in Washington Law. In addition, Kurt has been requested to testify before committees of the Washington Legislature on proposed legislation.

Scott B. Bennett is an attorney with almost 30 years of experience specializing in personal injury. He founded the Bennett Law Center in 2010 and has guided its growth over the last several years. Scott is a native South Floridian who is fluent in both English and Spanish. Scott earned his bachelor’s degree when he graduated from the University of Miami. He then enrolled at the University of Miami School of Law where he graduated at the top of his class. Scott began his legal career upon entering the Florida Bar in 1991. Scott’s long history in the South Florida community has allowed him to develop many long standing personal and professional relationships. Scott’s upbringing in South Florida also inculcated in him a strong desire to always adamantly and passionately advocate for his clients who are usually those most in need. Scott has a sterling record in the South Florida legal community and has won numerous million dollar settlements for his clients which has earned Scott membership to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Scott has also been distinguished by his peers with an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. This is the highest possible rating obtainable from Martindale-Hubbell® and represents the “highest level of professional excellence.” Scott is always prepared to continue to put his experience and history of excellence to serve his clients. Scott has also gained admission to the United States District Court for Southern District Court of Florida and is a member of the U.S. Federal Trial Bar.

New Orleans native Brandon Bennett co-founded Bennett Hodgins Law in October 2016. He earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science in 2006 from Loyola University New Orleans and his law degree in 2009 from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. Brandon was admitted to practice law in the great state of Louisiana in 2009. For more that 10 years, Brandon has utilized his legal talents to achieve the results his clients deserve in personal injury cases, business transactions, and commercial real estate. When Brandon is not advocating for his clients, he enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and scuba diving. Most importantly, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.

John represents both private and governmental organizations in employment and complex litigation matters, ranging from cases brought by individuals to broad-scale class and collective actions. On the employment side, John's practice focuses on representing clients in litigation and providing day-to-day counseling regarding federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act. As a member of the firm's Complex Litigation Group, John represents clients in business versus business contract disputes, fraud and conspiracy claims, RICO claims, professional malpractice claims, municipal and county liability matters, whistle-blower claims and various other business tort claims.