J. David Bender

J. David Bender is a Fort Thomas, Kentucky, attorney who handles civil litigation, construction law, estate planning, insurance defense, corporate matters, domestic law, probate, and criminal law. Mr. Bender was licensed in 1979 and established his own firm in 2005 after years as an associate attorney and partner in other firms. His practice serves clients across Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana in matters that require practical legal judgment.

Mr. Bender earned his J.D. from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 1979 after completing undergraduate studies at Northern Kentucky University in 1976. His education provided a foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and problem solving. This background supports his ability to address litigation, estate planning, probate, business, and defense matters with careful attention to facts, procedure, and client needs.

Mr. Bender brings more than 30 years of legal practice and has tried and settled hundreds of cases. He is licensed in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana and admitted before the US Supreme Court and federal courts in all three states. His experience includes disputes, planning matters, defense work, and client counseling across civil, construction, corporate, family, probate, criminal, and insurance-related issues.

J. David Bender has held leadership and service roles in the Northern Kentucky legal community. He is a past president of the Northern Kentucky Bar Association, a master level member of the Salmon P. Chase American Inn of Court, and a long-serving pro bono attorney with Legal Aid of the Bluegrass. His work reflects broad legal experience, community service, and steady guidance for clients facing important legal concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, J. David Bender, Attorney at Law
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, Cincinnati Bar Association
• Member, Indiana  State Bar Association
• Member, Northern Kentucky Bar Association
• Master Level Member, Salmon P. Chase American Inn of Court

Licensed State

• Kentucky
• Indiana
• Ohio

Education

• Salmon P. Chase College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northern Kentucky University
  Bachelor of Arts

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