Background
Berning, William A. was born in 1931.
Berning, William A. was born in 1931.
Valparaiso University (Bachelor of Arts). Valparaiso University (Bachelor of Laws).
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, 1955.
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