John Andrew Wenke

My case involved FMLA and discrimination. I was layed off while on medical leave. If you are looking for an attorney with high morals, integrity, professionalism and expert knowledge in his field, then John Wenke is your man. Mr. Wenke was able to resolve my dispute with a favorable outcome. Sta...rting with my initial phone call to his office, he and his staff were outstanding. I never worried or had to call Mr. Wenke for a status report as he was always on top of everything. He and his staff explained everything in full detail. In addition to all of his excellent qualities, Mr. Wenke is also a compassionate man, guide you and give you peace of mind. This enabled me to fully recover from my medical issues. I would highly recommend Mr. Wenke.

John is amazing. If you are in Texas and you need an employment attorney, I do not believe you will be able to do any better. In addition to understanding employment law he is very intelligent guy. The thing that I appreciate about him most is that he clearly cares which has sadly not been my exp...erience when dealing with other attorneys. As far as employment attorneys go I will not be dealing with anyone else if I have a choice.

In the spring of 2017, I was facing some harassment and discrimination from my employer. I asked a friend of mine if she could recommend a good plaintiff’s attorney. Without hesitation she recommended John Wenke saying he was the best in El Paso if not the country. I made an appointment to consult... with him and hired him immediately signing a retainer agreement on the spot! There is a tendency to see think of Plaintiff's lawyers like the "TV Lawyers" who are always "fighting for you." In most cases their tough guy braggadocio is over the top while it simultaneously struggles to keep pace with the attorney's ego. In my 30 years in HR I have had Plaintiff's lawyers who come across this way who then cut and run after discovery. But as I began working with John, I was pleased to discover that he is nothing like that. No ego; no braggadocio; no cutting and running; John just wins cases. Soft spoken with extremely focused and attentive blue eyes, John assembles and analyzes the facts very carefully, taking abbreviated but careful notes on his legal pad as he begins to frame your case in his mind. I remember he would ask me questions that I thought were totally out of left field and I would think: “What the ….?” But as I learned, they were not. Instead, as I would listen and watch him connect the dots, they were indicative of his vast intellect and legal acuity at work. It was a little tricky at first, but I learned to listen carefully, follow his lead and to trust him. Like the landlord in Godfather II who evicts Senora Corleone's friend because of her dog, many HR people, organization leaders and their attorneys underestimate John's considerable ability the same way the Landlord failed to take account of Don Corleone. Of course, John is not the head of a crime family but if you go to his web site and look at the cases he's won or settled to his client's benefit, it tends to put the analogy to the proof. Consider: a $30M jury verdict for Worker's Comp retaliation; an age discrimination jury verdict of over $10M; breach of employment arbitration award of $268K and the list goes on and on. And not only that but the awards and recognition he's received as a lawyer are extraordinary and speak to his remarkable ability. As the Sultan of Morocco said of General Patton: "Les Lions dans leurs tanieres tremblent en la voyant approcher!" The same can be said of any defense employer law firm facing John. If you have been wronged by an employer the way I was, you will get justice if John represents you. I certainly did. I would and do highly recommend him and am pleased to give him the highest rating available on this site. Tim

First contact with Mr. Wenke was via zoom. He was extremely nice. He listened to my case and asked all the right questions. I was able to contact him via phone or email and received a quick response. He fought for me and got me a good severance package. I would highly recommend John to anyone that ne...eds assistance with employment issues.

As a Human Resources professional I have a clear understanding of my Civil Rights. I came in contact with John Wenke after I was terminated from local auto insurance carrier. I had been employed for 4 yrs., in my opinion I am an overall good employee. After suffering the loss of my job, which I was d...evastated due to the circumstances that led to my termination, I called Mr. Wenke's for advice. He was able to see me the next day or so. Not knowing what to expect, I explained the circumstances and Mr. Wenke advised me on the wrongful termination, which was retaliatory for testifying in a deposition in a lawsuit against my former employer. Mr. Wenke is very knowledgeable, I had no clue he is that good of an attorney. A former HR Director referred me to him, she told me, "I've seen him in action, and he is really sharp". I am glad I listened to her. She was a great mentor when I worked for her and she couldn't have referred me to a better employment law attorney. It was after I signed the agreement, that I Googled him. I was impressed and I knew I had made the right choice. John and his staff kept me in the loop from the beginning. Explaining what was the next step and what to expect.