Background
Benton, Auburn Edgar was born on July 12, 1926 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Son of Auburn Edgar and Ella Dot (Heyer) Benton.
Benton, Auburn Edgar was born on July 12, 1926 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Son of Auburn Edgar and Ella Dot (Heyer) Benton.
Bachelor of Arts, Colorado College, 1950; Bachelor of Laws, Yale University, 1953.
Association, Holme Roberts & Owen, Denver, 1953-1957; partner, Holme Roberts & Owen, Denver, 1957-1991; of counsel, Holme Roberts & Owen, Denver, since 1992.
Member Board Education Denver Public Schools, 1961-1969. Member Colorado Commission Higher Education, Denver, 1975-1985. Member Colorado Board Ethics, Denver, 1975-1998.
Member National Common Cause Board, Washington, 1975-1985. Director society science foundation University Denver. Member Colorado Bar Association, Denver Bar Association, Cactus Club (Denver), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Stephanie Marie Jakimowitz, June 8, 1951. Children— Margrit Laura, Mary Ellen.