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James W. Benckendorf 
Peoria, Illinois
Partner
phone (309) 673-0797
fax (309) 673-8759
email JBenckendorf@Benckendorf.com

Having grown up in Central Illinois, Jim returned to the area after completing his education at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois .  He joined his father and brother in the practice of law at Benckendorf & Benckendorf, P.C. in 1988.

 

Jim is married to Jayne, with whom he has two sons.  He is an active member of the Morton United Methodist Church , and his hobbies include singing and chasing after his boys.

 

Year Joined Organization:
1988
Areas of Practice:
40% Real Property
40% Trusts and Estates
20% Corporate, Business and LLC
Bar Admissions:
Illinois, 1988
U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 1988
U.S. Tax Court, 1988
Education:
Northern Illinois University College of Law, De Kalb, Illinois, 1987
J.D.


Northern Illinois University, De Kalb, Illinois
B.A.
Major:  History


Representative Clients:
Morton United Methodist Church
Craig Miller Financial Services, Inc.
Heart Technologies, Inc.
Wm. Aupperle & Sons, Inc.
Classes/Seminars Taught:
Wills and Estate Planning, 1991 - Present


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Morton Chamber of Commerce
Board Member, 2006


Morton Community Foundation
Trustee, 2005 - present


Morton United Methodist Church
Building Committee Vice Chairman, 1999 - present


Morton Task Force, 1999


Morton Youth Center, Inc.
Board Member, 1999


Peoria County Bar Association
Member, 1988 - present


We Care, Inc.
Board Member. 1988 - 1996


Morton Jaycees, 1987 - 1999
Former President, Vice President and Treasurer