Warren E. Benning

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.

Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

J.D. | Law

University of Phoenix

MBA | Health Care Administration

Central Missouri State University

B.A. | Political Science, Business Administration & History

Owner of Law Office of Warren Benning

Law Office of Warren Benning- Owner.

2019 - Current

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

2018 - 2019

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

2017 - 2018

Focus on family law and dealt with complex family law matters including divorce, adoption, paternity, parenting agreements and child support.

Associate

Byers Law Office

2014 - 2016

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

1999 - 2010

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.

Family Law, Springfield, IL

March 15, 2018

National Business Institute

I gave a presentation on representing clients in divorce and family law related matters.

Medicaid Basics, Springfield, IL

March 23, 2016

National Business Institute

I gave a presentation on the basics of Medicaid and the rules and regulations relating to the application process.

State Bar of Illinois  # 6199169

Member

Current

Illinois

Since 1988

Federal Circuit

ID Number: Central District of Illinois

Since 1994