About James David
James David Bender, known professionally as J — David Bender, is a attorney based in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. He has been practicing law for over four decades, specializing in personal injury, criminal law, family law, divorce, business law, estate planning, probate, construction law, insurance claims, and insurance defense. Licensed in Kentucky since 1979, Ohio since 1999, and Indiana since 1985, he has built a diverse and extensive legal career. Mr. Bender earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Northern Kentucky University in 1972 and his Juris Doctor from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 1976. His commitment to his alma mater is evident through his active involvement; he has served on the NKU Foundation Executive Board and was president of the NKU Alumni Association.
In 2012, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the NKU Alumni Association, recognizing his significant contributions to the university and the community. In 2005, Mr. Bender established his own firm, J. David Bender Attorney at Law, to better serve his clients' interests. His practice areas include civil litigation, construction law, estate planning, and insurance defense, along with corporate, domestic, probate, and criminal law. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana.
Throughout his career, Mr. Bender has been deeply involved in professional organizations. He is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, the Northern Kentucky Bar Association (where he has served as past president), the Cincinnati Bar Association. The American Bar Association. His dedication to the legal community is further demonstrated by his role as a master-level member of the Salmon P. Chase American Inn of Court. Mr.
Bender's commitment to public service is also noteworthy. He has served as a volunteer attorney for the Northern Kentucky Legal Aid Society and the Northern Kentucky Teen Court. Additionally, he has been involved with the Children's Law Center, Inc., serving as past president, and has been a longstanding pro bono attorney for Northern Kentucky Legal Aid. In recognition of his contributions to the legal profession and the community, Mr. Bender has received several honors, including the Exceptional Service Award from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law Alumni Association in 2008 and the Distinguished Service Award from the NKU Alumni Association in 2012.
