James W. Benckendorf Peoria, Illinois
| Partner | |
| phone | (309) 673-0797 |
| fax | (309) 673-8759 |
| JBenckendorf@Benckendorf.com | |
Having grown up in Central Illinois, Jim returned to the area after completing his education at
Jim is married to Jayne, with whom he has two sons. He is an active member of the
- Year Joined Organization:
- 1988
- 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
