Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Peoria, IL
Benckendorf & Benckendorf has served central Illinois since 1981, offering sophisticated legal services across general civil practice. Founded by Glenn E. Benckendorf and David A. Benckendorf, our firm combines small-firm personalized attention with the expertise to handle complex legal matters. We maintain offices in Peoria and Morton, Illinois, providing tailored solutions for business law, estate planning, real estate, and litigation. Our attorneys prioritize client communication, ensuring clients understand legal processes and outcomes. With over 35 years of experience, we focus on evolving with legal innovations while maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness.We serve clients throughout Central Illinois, including Fulton, Woodford, Tazewell, and McLean counties. Our commitment to excellence includes ongoing legal education and community involvement to better address current and future client needs. We offer convenient office locations and flexible attorney availability for client meetings. Our approach emphasizes problem prevention through integrated legal strategies that consider interconnected issues. This dedication to comprehensive, client-centered service defines our practice.
Services
Business Law
Estate Planning
Real Estate
Litigation
Attorneys
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of combined legal experience in Central Illinois
- Our attorneys provide personalized attention without large-firm bureaucracy
- We implement an integrated approach to interconnected legal issues
- We serve clients across 10+ counties in Central Illinois
- Our team maintains active continuing legal education and community involvement
What people say
Personalized attention
Legal expertise
Clear communication
Community reputation
Efficient case handling
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice addresses entity formation, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance. We help clients structure corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies while advising on tax implications. Our attorneys represent businesses in commercial transactions and dispute resolution, ensuring legal protections for owners and stakeholders.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and advance directives. Our attorneys help clients protect assets, minimize tax liabilities, and establish guardianship arrangements. We guide executors through probate proceedings and assist with trust administration to ensure smooth asset transfer.
Real Estate
Our real estate services cover residential and commercial transactions, title insurance, and contract preparation. We represent buyers, sellers, and lenders in property transfers, zoning issues, and boundary disputes. The firm provides legal counsel for mortgage financing and land development projects.
Litigation
We represent clients in civil litigation matters including contract disputes, property conflicts, and business-related lawsuits. Our attorneys handle pre-trial negotiations, mediation, and courtroom representation. We focus on achieving favorable settlements while preparing strong cases for trial when necessary.
People
James W. Benckendorf
Partner
James W. Benckendorf practices in business law and real estate transactions. He brings extensive experience in corporate structuring and commercial property matters to our firm.
Lynne M. Binkele
Partner
Lynne M. Binkele specializes in estate planning and litigation. She provides comprehensive legal solutions for wills, trusts, and probate matters across Central Illinois.
Emily D. Crutchfield
Associate
Emily D. Crutchfield focuses on real estate law and business transactions. She assists clients with property transfers and corporate compliance matters in Peoria County.
Alex E. Davis
Associate
Alex E. Davis handles litigation cases and estate planning matters. He represents clients in civil disputes and helps establish legal protections for family assets.
Noah Benckendorf
Associate
Noah Benckendorf practices in business law and real estate transactions. He provides legal counsel for corporate clients and property owners throughout Central Illinois.
Questions
What areas of law does Benckendorf & Benckendorf handle?
We specialize in business law, estate planning, real estate transactions, and civil litigation matters for clients in Central Illinois.
Where are your office locations?
We have offices in Peoria at 101 NE Randolph Ave and Morton at 100 N Main St, serving clients throughout Central Illinois.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact our Peoria or Morton office to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys for your legal matter.
What experience does your firm have?
Our attorneys have over 35 years of combined experience providing legal services in Central Illinois since the firm's founding in 1981.
Do you serve clients outside Peoria County?
Yes, we serve clients across 10+ counties in Central Illinois including Fulton, Woodford, Tazewell, and McLean counties.
