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Louis Theodore Wierenga
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Services We Provide Include:
• Probate & Estate Planning: Estate Administration, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills;
• Business Formation & Transactional Matters: Creation of Business Entities (i.e. LLC, Corp., Partnerships) & Other Business Agreements including Mergers & Acquisitions;
• Income Tax Returns: Planning & Preparation (Individuals, Partnerships, Corp., Trusts, Gift & Estate Tax, Tax-Exempt Org., Payroll & Others); and
• Audits & Appeals: Representation in Problematic Tax & Regulatory Matters.
Assisting you in tax return preparation, business law, and estate planning.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Business
16%
18 years | 1,000 cases
Estate Planning
16%
14 years | 500 cases
Personal Injury
16%
18 years
Probate
16%
14 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 325-375 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2017
2013
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 3 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 17 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Louis T. Wierenga, LLC
(847) 577-0559
Fax
(708) 498-7653
Mobile
115 S. Wilke Rd., Ste. 202, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
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(847) 577-0559
Fax
(708) 498-7653
Mobile
16536 S. 106th Ct., Orland Park, IL, 60467
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(847) 577-0559
Fax
(708) 498-7653
Mobile
400 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305
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(847) 577-0559
Fax
25 Highland Park Village, Suite 100, Dallas, TX, 75205
LtwLaw.comLaw Office of Louis T. Wierenga, LLC
3 N. Grant St., Ste. 402, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
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Louis Theodore Wierenga's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 22 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Abby | April 6, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommend!
Lou is wonderful to work with! He has advised us on several personal and business matters. He is a careful and thoughtful reviewer and regularly helps us to make important financial decisions. His team is highly skilled and provides accounting services to our business as well. We are very happy with ...
Posted by Rachel | April 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Look No Further!
Louis and his staff provide excellent service! Always patient, knowledgeable, organized and answer all questions with clear explanations. I highly recommend, simply because they care about their clientele!
Posted by Christine | April 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent and knowledgeable Lawyer
Lou was very professional, knowledgeable and efficient. Lou knew the best type business to file for my consulting business in my state. He helped me close out a previous filing and create a new one quickly. He had a fast and thorough turn around. We also used his services to draft and execute our t...
Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very responsive and helpful!
Other attorneys take note, this is how to practice law. Louis (Lou) has been very helpful in assisting me with financial, tax, and security questions that I have had. He returns calls very promptly, is HIGHLY knowledgeable, and is very professional. Other attorneys had literally no idea what they...
Posted by Justin | November 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Fair, honest, sharp attorney
We used Louis's services for a work dispute relating to the wife's maternity leave. He responded promptly, which was a BIG deal to us. He was very knowledgeable, and was able to help us out big time! We searched for an attorney we can trust, with our best interest in mind, and if you are looking f...
Louis Theodore Wierenga's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Lou is an outstanding tax attorney and has a deep understanding of tax and tax planning issues. I often consult with him on tax issues for some of my corporate clients and appreciate his practical approach to matters."
"Louis has a razor-sharp mind and such an easy command of tax law that you begin to wonder whether there is anything on the subject he doesn't know. I refer friends with tax issues to Louis with complete confidence that they will be in excellent hands. I recommend him highly to anyone in need of a tax expert."
"I endorse this lawyer. I know Louis from one of my lawyer networking groups, and I would not hesitate to refer a tax matter to him."
"Louis is a knowledgeable tax attorney. I have always found him to be accessible and reachable whenever I have a tax issue or question. I highly recommend his services."
"Louis is a very skilled tax attorney. He has extensive experience and very reasonable rates. I strongly recommend his services."
"Louis is a trusted colleague and highly-valued member of our legal community. Whenever I have a tax issue or question, he's the first person I turn to. I enthusiastically endorse him."
"I've known Louis for some time and he has been a wonderful resource for both myself and my clients. He has a firm grasp on tax laws and has a talent for coming up with innovative solutions to meet his client's needs. He is responsive and thorough and I am confident that anyone who seeks him out will be happy with the level of service and attention he provides."
"His knowledge is unparalleled and I frequently seek his insight for my clients."
"Lou is a conscientious and knowledgeable attorney. He is attentive and personable. As a real estate attorney, there are sometimes tax/estate planning issues that need to be addressed prior to purchasing a home. I feel confident referring people to Lou for these issues as well as contract issues."
"Lou is a valuable member of the Chicago legal community. I've worked with Lou and know him to be thorough, professional, and friendly. I would not hesitate to hire him or to refer to him."
"Louis is a great resource for my clients and I feel very comfortable referring people to him. As a divorce attorney there are often tax related issues which intersect with divorce issues and Louis is always willing and able to give valuable insight regarding tax issues and how they will impact my clients."
"Lou is a very knowledgable attorney and provides his clients with intelligent and efficient representation. His business and economic background serves him well in representing clients. I am happy to recommend Lou's practice to those in need of business and tax advice."
"Louis is a very professional and intelligent lawyer. I endorse him for corporate law/tax needs and would definitely refer to him in these areas."
"Louis is incredibly knowledgeable, thorough and respected in the legal community. I would not hesitate to refer Louis a case as I know the client would be well represented."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lou is one of the best lawyers in his field of practice. He is practical, smart and personable. I wholeheartedly endorse Lou. If your looking for one of the best, look no further."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lou has the energy and insight to assist businesses with their tax questions and other needs. He is honest, direct and can get the job done."
Stephen Hoffman
Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Dec 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Lou is a personable and hard working lawyer who works hard to satisfy and fulfill his clients expectations. His focus on small businesses and their concerns makes hm a great fiit for any business that is incorporating, merging, expanding, or planning. He is a pillar of the legal community and I know him personally from his participation in the bar association committee of which I am chair. I recommend him without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Top 100 Tax Twitter Acounts, Forbes
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Volunteer of the Month-August, CARPLS
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, Law Office of Louis T. Wierenga, LLC
1900 - Present
Member, Law Office of Louis T. Wierenga, LLC
2012 - 2012
Volunteer Attorney, CARPLS
2007 - 2007
Judicial Law Clerk, Richard J. Daley Center
2007 - 2007
Legal Department Intern, Rush University Medical Center
2006 - 2008
Summer Associate, Patton & Ryan, LLC
1999 - 2000
Law Clerk, Goldstine, Skrodski, Russian, Nemec & Hoff, Ltd.
Associations
2016 - Present
Wills For Heroes - ChicagoVolunteer Attorney
2015 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2016
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls: Chicago Children's CharityVolunteer
2015 - 2018
Chicago Bar AssociationCo-chair
2011 - 2014
Chicago Bar AssociationCo-chair
2006 - 2008
FINRASeries 7 - Securities Representative
Sample of Legal Cases
$250,000 in taxes down to $35,000
$250,000 down to $35,000
$11,000 Garnishment Fully Refunded
$11,000 refund
IRS LEVY on $300,000+ tax balance
Amount due reduced from $300,000+ to under $20,000
IRS Notice amount due from over $900 down to under $100
Reduction in amount due of almost $800
$8,000 refund for client after amending prior preparer's work
Refund of $8,000
Almost $4,000 IRS balance due reduced to just over $200
$4,000 down to $200
Education
2008
Valparaiso University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of Illinois
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
University of London
Speaking Engagements
2012
31st Annual Moot Court Competition
Moot Court Competition
Publications
2017
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Louis earned significant contribution points in 2013.
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have received a fine of $1,800 due to late tax filing, our accountant was supposed to file a tax extension and did not?
01 Jul 2019
Q&A
My mother in law wants to give us her motorhome...FMV is approx $40,000 will there be gift taxes she or we have to pay?
02 Jul 2019
Q&A
Does my co-signer have to pay taxes on my 1099-c?
25 Nov 2017