Atty. Roger Wayne Benko

Atty. Roger Wayne Benko

Roger Wayne Benko is a lawyer practicing collective bargaining, disability, leave and medical issues, discipline and termination and 11 other areas of law. Roger received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years.

South Bend South Bend 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Roger Wayne Benko at a glance

Roger Wayne Benko is an Of Counsel based in South Bend, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on employment, ssd, trade secrets, employment contracts, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1972) and Michigan Indiana Northern District Court Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit Court of App (1972). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1968) and Northwestern University (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in South Bend, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Roger Wayne Benko is a lawyer practicing collective bargaining, disability, leave and medical issues, discipline and termination and 11 other areas of law
  • Roger received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Roger practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in South Bend, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Roger Wayne Benko's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roger Wayne Benko handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Roger Wayne Benko is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Indiana →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Roger Wayne Benko is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Indiana →

Trade Secrets

Roger Wayne Benko is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Indiana →

Employment Contracts

Roger Wayne Benko is one of 7,721 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Roger Wayne Benko is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in South Bend are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Roger Wayne Benko

Where is Roger Wayne Benko's law office located?
Roger Wayne Benko's law practice is located in South Bend, Indiana. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roger Wayne Benko handle?
Roger Wayne Benko focuses on employment, ssd, trade secrets, employment contracts, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Roger Wayne Benko practiced law?
Roger Wayne Benko has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Roger Wayne Benko go to law school?
Roger Wayne Benko earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact Roger Wayne Benko for a consultation?
You can contact Roger Wayne Benko directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Roger Wayne Benko received?
Roger Wayne Benko's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University
- 1968
B.S.
Northwestern University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1972
Michigan Indiana Northern District Court Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit Court of App
Admitted: 1972

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