Wages & Benham Law Office

At Wages & Benham, we are dedicated exclusively to helping people in Memphis and throughout West Tennessee get the debt relief they need with bankruptcy. Founded in the 1950s by Benjamin T. Wages, we have never wavered from his vision of providing clients with personalized, compassionate, and effective legal representation. Our attorneys understand how challenging bankruptcy can be for you and your family. When you come into our office for a free consultation, you can expect to work with your attorney throughout every step of the process - we will never pass your case off to a legal assistant or paralegal. You don't have to go through this difficult time on your own. Get the guidance you need from Wages & Benham.

The Hands-On Representation You Need

You can rely on us to guide you through every step of the bankruptcy process with care and compassion. We will be there every step of the way. When you work with our firm, you can expect hands-on, personalized service. We will guide you through each step of the bankruptcy process with care, learning all that we can about your unique financial situation and goals.

Our Team

I am Herbert Benham III, the managing attorney for Wages & Benham. I have more than 30 years of experience in bankruptcy law. I am an experienced lawyer and business manager with a history of both academic achievement and caring, effective work representing clients in bankruptcy.

Education

• University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

+ Major: Commerce & Business Administration

+ B.S., May, 1982

• University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, Georgia

+ J.D., cum laude, May, 1985

+ Honors and Awards: Georgia Law Review, Editorial Board, 1983-1984

+ Law Clerk to Hon. James D. Todd, United States District Judge, Western District of Tennessee, August 1, 1985-August 1, 1986

Dale Edward Irby, another attorney at our firm, also has extensive experience. He graduated from the University of Memphis School of Law in 1986.