Background
Wernle, Robert Frederick was born on November 15, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Albert E. and Delia (McLeod) Wernle.
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Robert Frederick Wernle
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Northwestern University (Bachelor of Arts, 1937). Northwestern Law School (Juris Doctor, 1940). Phi Delta Phi. City Attorney, Crawfordsville, 1952-1956.
1960-1975.
Career
Worked at Wernle, Ristine & Ayers, L.P.C. (Crawfordsville, Indiana) specializing in General Civil Practice. Banking, Corporation, Construction, Creditors Rights, Contracts, Domestic Relations, Real Estate, Negligence, Insurance, Probate and Estate Planning. Trials.
Admitted to the bar, 1940, Illinois.
1946, Indiana.
Phi Delta Phi.
City Attorney, Crawfordsville, 1952-1956. 1960-1975. Member: Montgomery County (President, 1949-1950) and Indiana State Bar Associations.
The firm dates from 1836 when Ben Taylor Ristine began the practice of law in Crawfordsville. He was joined later by Theodore Ristine and sequentially, Hosea H. Ristine, Harley T. Ristine and Richard O. Ristine have followed.
In 1946, upon discharge from the United States Army, Robert F. Wernle (who had practiced in downstate Illinois prior to World World War II) opened his own office in Crawfordsville.
Richard O. Ristine joined in 1948 to form Wernle & Ristine. In 1960 Richard O. Ristine was elected Lieutenant Governor and left active practice for several years. In 1971 James East. Ayers, joined the firm.
Gregory H. Miller joined the firm in 1986, Elizabeth A. Justice in 1990 and Christopher V. Redmaster in 1991.
The firm offers a wide range of legal services, and its members are active in civic and community affairs
Achievements
Membership
Member: Montgomery County (President, 1949-1950) and Indiana State Bar Associations.
Connections
Married Mary Griffith Curtis, November 11, 1944. Children: Bradford C., Helen A.
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American
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