John Andrew Wenke

John Andrew Wenke

also known as John A. Wenke

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at El Paso, TX
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination

501 East California Avenue, El Paso, TX

About John

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 40%

John A. Wenke represents employees in employment-related matters, with an emphasis on discrimination and wrongful termination claims. Mr. Wenke has extensive trial experience, including the largest single plaintiff employment law verdict in the nation in 2001 ($30.5 million).

31 years

40%
Discrimination 20%

John A. Wenke represents employees in employment-related matters, with an emphasis on discrimination and wrongful termination claims. Mr. Wenke has extensive trial experience, including the largest single plaintiff employment law verdict in the nation in 2001 ($30.5 million).

31 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 5 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 32 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1993

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

John A Wenke Attorney At Law

501 East California Avenue, El Paso, TX, 79902

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John Andrew Wenke's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

59 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 24 reviews | Employment & Labor

Posted by Tom | July 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Employment/Discrimination Case Client

My whole experience with Mr. Wenke and the people in his law firm was a very positive one from beginning to the final resolution of my case. Upon the conclusion of my initial phone call to his office, and having talked to his paralegal, I had very good feelings that I had made the right choice. Th...ose feelings were bolstered after I had an opportunity to meet with Mr. Wenke, and discuss the details of my case. For any client, dealing with a legal matter can be a potentially stressful experience. However, Mr. Wenke's calm demeanor, caring attitude and professionalism made the whole process flow smoothly, despite some of the twists and turns that the case took. Through it all, I knew that I was in very good hands, and never once waivered in that feeling. He and his staff kept me very well informed on every aspect throughout the course of the lawsuit I'm not sure that I could come up with enough superlatives to describe my delight with Mr. Wenke and his staff. To use an overworked descriptor, he's awesome. I would never hesitate to recommend him to anyone who needed help with an employment/discrimination issue.

Posted by Pino | January 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Athletic Director

I hired Mr. John Wenke, because the school district that I worked for nonrenewed my contract for disability not protected by law. After I explained my case and he went over my documentation's, Mr. Wenke excepted my case and filed a complaint against my employer with EEOC (American Disability Act) on... my behalf. John filed a lawsuit against the school district and deposition the school superintendent and high school principal. After the deposition the school lawyer decided to settle my case instead of taking it to trial. John did a great job negotiating the amount of the settlement. Me and my family are very please with the end result and especially with Mr. John Andrew Wenke representation! Mr. Wenke is very professional and one of the greatest if not the greatest employment lawyers in West Texas... I highly recommend him

Posted by Kris | January 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Victory is Sweet

I hired Mr. Wenke in 2017 for a discrimination claim against the company I was employed with. I consulted with a couple of other attorneys but decided to hire Mr. Wenke because of his years of experience, wealth of knowledge, kindness of his staff, and recommendations from other attorney friends. It ...was a long road and was very uncomfortable at times, as I remained employed during the ordeal. He had a way of keeping me calm, at ease, and making me feel protected with my job. I was always reassured of the law and what to expect or not to expect. He guided me along the way in a very professional and knowledgeable manner. He was with me every step of the way. I feel like he was interested in me as an individual and fought on my behalf. Every decision that had to be made was always discussed and included all of the facts, leaving me with the knowledge that was needed to make a good decision. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing his services.

Posted by W.R | July 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

An attorney with a heart!

I hired Mr. Wenke to represent me in a wrongful termination case and that was the best decision I made! Not only did Mr. Wenke handle my case with excellent precision, professionalism, and compassion but he got me the outcome I deserved! It’s very rare to meet anyone now a days that has your best ...interest in mind but I was blessed to meet this amazing attorney who not only had my best interest in mind but also worked diligently on my case! Mr. Wenke and his amazing staff were always very quick to respond to any questions I had. The communication was outstanding! Mr.Wenke and his staff were above the rest with their investigatory skills! They left no stone unturned always making sure to ask me all the right questions and taking their time to explain the legalities pertaining to my case. I am extremely pleased with the outcome of my case! I am confident that with out the services of Mr. Wenke and his team I would not have gotten the results I deserved! If your looking for the best attorney in the Southwest this is it! From myself and my family .. Thank you Mr. Wenke !!!

Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Client comes first

Mr. Wenke represented me in a difficult case, and we won. Mr. Wenke is very knowledgeable when it comes to employment law, he’s a strong advocate for his clients, and he gets results. I strongly recommend Mr. Wenke to anyone who is experiencing discrimination or retaliation at work. He is the b...est.

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John Andrew Wenke's Lawyer Endorsements

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Samuel Sprowles

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Wenke is well-recognized for his excellence in employment law."

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Nicole Conger

Employment and labor lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John Wenke is a leader in the labor and employment industry. He provides insight and solid advice to clients and colleagues!"

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Nicole Conger

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Texas Super Lawyer - Employment Litigation, Texas Super Lawyer

2018

Texas Super Lawyer - Employment Litigation, Texas Super Lawyers

2017

Texas Super Lawyer - Employment Litigation, Texas Super Lawyer

2016

Texas Super Lawyer - Employment Litigation, Texas Super Lawyer

2015

Texas Super Lawyer - Employment Litigation, Texas Super Lawyer

2015

Texas Super Lawyer - Employment Litigation, Texas Super Lawyer

2014

Best Lawyers in America - Labor and Employment Law, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Verdicts Hall of Fame, Texas Lawyer Magazine

2014

Top 50 Attorneys in Central & West Texas, Texas Super Lawyers

2014

Texas Super Lawyer - Employment Litigation, Texas Super Lawyers

2013

Best Lawyers in America - Labor and Employment Law, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Texas Super Lawyer - Employment Litigation, Texas Super Lawyers

2012

Best Lawyers in America - Labor and Employment Law, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Texas Super Lawyer - Employment Litigation, Texas Super Lawyers

2011

Best Lawyers in America - Labor and Employment Law, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Texas Super Lawyer - Employment Litigation, Texas Super Lawyers

2010

Texas Super Lawyer - Employment Litigation, Texas Super Lawyers

2010

Best Lawyers in America - Labor and Employment Law, Best Lawyers in America

Associations

2014 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Labor and Employment Law Section

Board Member

2014 - Present

Pro bono committee, State Bar of Texas Labor and Employment Section

Co-Chair

2013 - Present

Texas Employment Lawyers Association

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Borrego et al. v. Cemex Construction Materials

$3.2 million verdict for Plaintiffs

McClaren v. Morrison Mgmt

Verdict 10,400,000

Steve Jones v. The Toro Company

$30,475,000

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Education

1993

Texas Tech University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Texas at El Paso

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2015

www.johnwenke.com Texas Workers Rights Blog

Languages

English

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