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Warren E. Benning

Law Office of Warren Benning
  • Elder Law, Probate, Estate Planning ...
  • Illinois
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Biography

Warren Benning is the owner of Law Office of Warren Benning in Springfield, IL. The focus of my practice is on Elder law and probate planning. Also, I handle consumer bankruptcies. I offer free consultations as to estate planning and Elder law matters.
My passion is to help my clients understand their options as to advance directives and estate planning.

Education
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
J.D. | Law
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University of Phoenix
MBA | Health Care Administration
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Central Missouri State University
B.A. | Political Science, Business Administration & History
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Professional Experience
Owner of Law Office of Warren Benning
Law Office of Warren Benning- Owner.
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Focus on Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Guardianships for adults and minors, Elder Abuse and preparation of advance directives and trusts.
Staff Attorney
Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance - Springfield IL
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Staff attorney for senior project for a 12 county area-met with seniors as to issues including Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, wills, and powers of attorney. September 2018 to September 2019.
Senior Associate
Stange Law Firm, Edwardsville, IL
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Focus on family law and dealt with complex family law matters including divorce, adoption, paternity, parenting agreements and child support.
Associate
Byers Law Office
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I handled cases relating to Medicaid planning, wills, trust, guardianships, powers of attorney, and property matters. I gave presentations on Medicaid and Estate Planning.
Supervisor of Civil Prosecutions Division and Assistant Attorney Genera
Office of the Attorney General, General Law Bureau, Springfield, IL
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I represented the State of Illinois, its agents and employees, in the Central and Southern District Courts of Illinois, in Illinois State Court (in over 70 counties) and the Illinois Court of Claims. Represented the Illinois Department of Human Services in matters involving Medicaid Fraud. The State of the Illinois in matters before the Illinois Civil Service Commission and the Illinois State Police Merit Board in the prosecution of personnel code violations. The Illinois Department of Public Health in the enforcement of the Nursing Home Care Act, and the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act. The Illinois Department of Labor as to regulatory enforcement of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, the Illinois Minimum Wage Law and the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. Banks and banking institutions as to secured loans, mortgage foreclosure and collections.
Speaking Engagements
Family Law, Springfield, IL
National Business Institute
I gave a presentation on representing clients in divorce and family law related matters.
Medicaid Basics, Springfield, IL
National Business Institute
I gave a presentation on the basics of Medicaid and the rules and regulations relating to the application process.
Professional Associations
State Bar of Illinois  # 6199169
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Federal Circuit
ID Number: Central District of Illinois
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Practice Areas
Elder Law
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Contact & Map
Law Office of Warren Benning
1118 South Sixth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Toll-Free: (217) 789-0899
Cell: (217) 691-8101