James E. Benfer III

James E. Benfer III

also known as Jeb Benfer

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Topeka, KS
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation, Family, Wrongful Death

1507 SW Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 55%

I represent people who have suffered unexpected injuries. Their injuries may occur at work, in car accidents, while out in public or while using an unsafe product. No two people react the same to similar injuries and each client’s response to their medical problems and treatment differs. I have to tailor my work to each client's needs. As their attorney, my job is to skillfully get them through the legal obstacles that have been forced upon them and maximize their recovery.

43 years

55%
Divorce and Separation 20%

I am a very committed advocate for my clients. With Divorce/Family law cases, an attorney has to measure his/her approach to a file to best represent a client's interests. It is common for family law clients to be emotional about their case. I believe it is critical to listen. To do quality work, you have to take the time to understand the client's emotional and financial goals. If you can't or won't take the time to do that, you should find another area of practice.

43 years

20%
Family 15%

I am a very committed advocate for my clients. With Divorce/Family law cases, an attorney has to measure his/her approach to a file to best represent a client's interests. It is common for family law clients to be emotional about their case. I believe it is critical to listen. To do quality work, you have to take the time to understand the client's emotional and financial goals. If you can't or won't take the time to do that, you should find another area of practice.

43 years

15%
Wrongful Death 10%

Helping to protect the family after the tragic loss of a family member is one of the most important responsibilities that can be entrusted to me. The losses involved are many. Clearly there are significant financial losses to consider and present, but the loss of the person to the family itself is monumental. The loss of the care, affection, guidance and companionship that the family members have lost caused by the death of the family member must be compensated for as well.

43 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 29 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1996

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kansas for 43 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

McCullough, Wareheim & LaBunker

1507 SW Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS, 66612

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James E. Benfer III's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Christine | May 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

Jeb was wonderful - he helped me through the entire process, explaining everything along the way, and made it much less stressful than I anticipated. He's very knowledgeable and responsive. I couldn't have hired a better lawyer.

Posted by Dawn Lewis | October 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce help

I had originally left a negative review. Mr Benfer and I had since talked and he has been a tremendous help!!!! I can't say enough good things about his work and professionalism! I am so glad we talked more and we're able to work together! He really is a great guy!!

Posted by Kerri | September 23, 2013

JEB

I don't give a lot of services 5 stars because, quite honestly, no one is perfect but, JEB nearly is! He is very personable (an admirable quality in an attorney), caring and knows his stuff. You are not just another case number with JEB, he is a good attorney and a good man - period. I would recommen...d him to anyone out there looking for a qualified lawyer who cares.

Posted by Sam | September 22, 2013

Great Lawyer!!!

I can't say I have had much experiance with lawyers but Jeb has been amazing in the process of my work comp claim. He is always available to answer questions and even makes calls back when he is on vacation. I would reccomend him to anyone who needs help on a work comp claim!!!

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James E. Benfer III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer provides excellent services to clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Adam Mack

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1993

Distinguished Service Award, Kansas Bar Association

1990

Outstanding Service Award, Kansas Bar Association

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Shareholder, McCullough Wareheim & LaBunker, P.A.

1984 - 1986

Attorney, Benfer & Farrell

1982 - 1984

Assistant City Attorney, City of Topeka Kansas

Associations

2011 - Present

Kansas Bar Association

Committee Member Access to Justice Committee

2010 - Present

Topeka Bar Association, Bench Bar Committee

Committee Member

2010 - Present

Kansas Association for Justice

Board of Governors

1995 - Present

Kansas Bar Foundation

Fellow

1987 - Present

Kansas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1986 - Present

Topeka Bar Association

Chair Lawyers Assistance Committee

1982 - Present

Topeka Bar Association

Member

1982 - Present

Kansas Bar Association

Member

Topeka Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Member

Kansas Bar Association, Litigation Section

Member

1987 - 2001

Kansas Bar Association

Chair & Member; Committee on Impaired Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

Linda Abbey v City of Junction City; 00-4106 SAC

Settled favorably for my client

F. Spivey v State of Kansas, Department of SRS et al;

Settled favorably for my client

Starlett Haynes by and through her mother and next friend, Marlene Newman v City of Topeka

Settled favorably for my client

Hanks v Booth, 240 Kan 30, 726 P.2d 1319

Case decided in favor of my client's.

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Education

1981

Washburn University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Washburn University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2004

Bridging the Gap-New Lawyers Program

Helping the Impaired Professional”

1990

Annual Meeting of KBA

“The Impaired Professional”

Publications

2008

Topeka Bar Association Briefings Lawyers Assistance Committee

2007

Journal of the Kansas Association for Justice “Shaken Child Syndrome; Intentional Acts with Unintended Injuries”

1998

Journal of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association “Federal Workers’ Compensation Act”

1989

Journal of the Kansas Bar Association “Impaired Lawyers - the Disease of Addiction; the Lawyers Assistance Committee”

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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