Kimberly Ann DeCarrera

Kimberly DeCarrera brings together legal and accounting fields to provide clients with advice and know-how as an unclaimed property adviser.

Providing legal services on unclaimed and abandoned property to Fortune 500 companies in diverse industries such as transportation and logistics, financial services, health care, retail, media, software and technology, and manufacturing.

• Single and multi-state audit defense for client companies (including audits led by third-party auditors such as Kelmar Associates, Innovative Advocates Group, Verus, Xerox/ACS)
• Audit Assessment Appeals and Litigation
• Comprehensive Compliance Strategies, including Canada and other foreign jurisdictions
• Interest Assessment Appeals
• Accounts Receivable Solutions to manage historical credit balances
• Voluntary Disclosure/Compliance Agreements, including Delaware Secretary of State VDA program
• Expert litigation advise and analysis
• Develop corporate policies and procedures
• Internal Corporate Investigations
• Legislation and Litigation Tracking
• Educate and train key client personnel on unclaimed property

University System of Georgia - Georgia State University

M.S. (2011) | Tax

2011

Georgia State University College of Law

J.D. (2006) | Law

2003 - 2006

University System of Georgia - Georgia Institute of Technology

B.S. | Management

2000 - 2003

Unclaimed Property Expert and Corporate Attorney

DeCarrera Law

2019 - Current

Law firm specializing in escheat and unclaimed property compliance, audits, and voluntary disclosures for corporate holders.

Unclaimed Property Expert and General Counsel

Barganier and Associates, LLC

2010 - 2018

Law Firm Administrator

Gray King Chamberlin & Martineau LLC

2008 - 2009

Started as a consultant to the law firm, but then moved to in-house law firm administrator. Handled payables, receivables, vendors, HR, and IT for the firm while maintaining existing client relationships.

Business Attorney

DeCarrera Law

2006 - 2008

Business attorney for small to mid-size companies, including closely-held companies. A sampling of services provided include: LLC formation, buy-sell agreements, succession planning, contract and lease negotiations, business litigation, and purchase and sale agreements. I also work with the business owners to develop plans for the future ownership, whether through future family generations, key employee ownership, or outside sales.

The Holder's Introduction to Unclaimed Property

DeCarrera Law, LLC

June 6, 2019

U.S. District Courts, Middle District of Georgia

Admitted

2009 - Current

Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce

Founding Sponsor

2008 - Current

Activities: Promoting the business interests in Dunwoody, Georgia, by advocating before the City Council on issues pertaining to business and occupancy licenses, alcohol licenses, sign ordinances, and other issues. Participate in networking opportunities through the young professionals group.

North Metro Georgia Tech Alumni Club

Board Member

2008 - Current

Activities: Promote club activities using social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter; coordinate volunteers for athletic and alumni events.

Georgia Tech Bar Association

Member

2008 - Current

Georgia State Bar

Member

2006 - Current

Georgia

Since 2006

• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Hourly, flat fee and hybrid fee structures are available.

• General Civil
• Unclaimed Property