Background
Helmke, Walter P. was born on December 28, 1927 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States.
Helmke, Walter P. was born on December 28, 1927 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States.
Indiana University (Bachelor of Arts, 1950). Valparaiso University (Juris Doctor, 1952). Phi Apha Delta. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, 1955-1958.
Allen County Prosecuting Attorney, 1963-1970.
State Senator, 1971-1974.
Worked at Helmke, Beams, Boyer & Wagner (Fort Wayne, Indiana) specializing in General Civil and Trial Practice. Indiana and Federal Courts, Corporate, Commercial, Insurance, Real Estate, Probate and Estate Planning, Insolvency and Municipal Law. Admitted to the bar, 1952, Indiana.
1969, United States.
Supreme Court. Phi Alpha Delta. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, 1955-1958. Allen County Prosecuting Attorney, 1963-1970.
State Senator, 1971-1974.
Member: Allen County (President, 1982-1983), Indiana State (Chairman, Legislation Committee, 1976-1990) and American Bar Associations. HELMKE, BEAMS, BOYER & WAGNER started when Walter East. Helmke began practice in 1925 as a solo practitioner.
In 1945, returning veterans Paul West. Philips and Glen J. Beams became associated with Mr. Helmke and established a law firm.
From its beginnings the practice has had a strong commitment to public service with members active in civic and charitable organizations.
Its members are also active in continuing legal education seminars, professional activities and civic affairs
Member: Allen County (President, 1982-1983), Indiana State (Chairman, Legislation Committee, 1976-1990) and American Bar Associations.