Mr. Knecht was born in Flint, Michigan, November 6, 1953. He graduated from Duke University in 1975, and from the Detroit College of Law in 1979. Mr. Knecht maintains memberships in the Genesee County Bar Association (past president), State Bar of Michigan (2002 Chairman of the Negligence Section) and American Inns of Court. He maintains a substantial non-litigation practice involving business law, real estate, estate planning, and wealth transfer. He also maintains a general civil trial practice including business and probate litigation. In addition, Mr. Knecht is the President of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint.
