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Louis Theodore Wierenga
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About Louis

Assisting you in tax return preparation, business law, and estate planning.

Services We Provide Include:

• Income Tax Returns: Planning, Preparation, & Filing (Individuals, Partnerships, Corp., Trusts, Gift & Estate Tax, Tax-Exempt Org., Payroll & Others); 
• Business Formation & Transactional Matters: Creation of Business Entities (i.e. LLC, Corp., Partnerships) & Other Business Agreements including Mergers & Acquisitions; 
• Estate Planning & Probate: Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills; and 
• Audits & Appeals: Representation in Problematic Tax & Regulatory Matters.

www.LtwLaw.com

 

 

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Practice areas

OtherEstate planningBusinessProbateTax
  1. Tax: 50%

    Individual, business, and estate taxation and accounting. From tax return preparation to internal/external auditing and appeals.

    9 years, 5,000 cases

  2. Probate: 15%

    Assistance for when a loved one passes away with or without a will and court supervision is required.

    9 years

  3. Business: 15%

    Doing Business As (D/B/A's), Sole Proprietors, General/Limited Partnerships, LLCs, & C & S Corp. Reviewing, redlining, drafting & negotiating a wide range of agreements. From Operating/Shareholder, Asset Purchase & other Commercial Agreements.

    13 years, 1,000 cases

  4. Estate planning: 15%

    Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Property, Living Wills, Family Limited Partnerships, ILITs, GSTs, Crummeys, Special Needs, and other more advanced instruments when needed. We handle Probate matters as well.

    9 years, 500 cases

  1. Personal injury: 5%

    Assistance when you have been injured in an accident that was caused by someone else.

    13 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Law Office of Louis T. Wierenga, LLC

121 S. Wilke Rd., Ste. 202
Arlington Heights, IL, 60005

Website
http://www.LtwLaw.com 

Law Office of Louis T. Wierenga, LLC

16536 S. 106th Ct.
Orland Park, IL, 60467

Law Office of Louis T. Wierenga, LLC

400 Lathrop Avenue
River Forest, IL, 60305

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law200803/13/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers90
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top 100 Tax Twitter AcountsForbes2020
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2019
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2018
Volunteer of the Month-AugustCARPLS2012
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerLaw Office of Louis T. Wierenga, LLC2008 - Present
Volunteer AttorneyCARPLS2012 - 2012
Judicial Law ClerkRichard J. Daley Center2007 - 2007
Legal Department InternRush University Medical Center2007 - 2007
Summer AssociatePatton & Ryan, LLC2006 - 2008
Law ClerkGoldstine, Skrodski, Russian, Nemec & Hoff, Ltd.1999 - 2000
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Wills For Heroes - ChicagoVolunteer Attorney2016 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
ARAGMember2016 - 2018
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls: Chicago Children's CharityVolunteer2015 - 2016
Chicago Bar AssociationCo-chair2015 - 2018
Chicago Bar AssociationCo-chair2011 - 2014
FINRASeries 7 - Securities Representative2006 - 2008
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
ForbesTop 100 Must-Follow Tax Twitter Accounts For 20182018
ForbesGetting To Know You Tuesday: Louis T. Wierenga2017
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Valparaiso University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2008
University of IllinoisBS - Bachelor of Science2004
University of LondonN/AN/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
31st Annual Moot Court CompetitionMoot Court Competition2012
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
$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 balanceAmount due reduced from $300,000+ to under $20,000
IRS Notice amount due from over $900 down to under $100Reduction in amount due of almost $800
$8,000 refund for client after amending prior preparer's workRefund of $8,000
Almost $4,000 IRS balance due reduced to just over $200$4,000 down to $200

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Highly recommend!

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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 his legal advice and could not recommend him more!
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Hired attorney

Look No Further!

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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!
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Hired attorney

Excellent and knowledgeable Lawyer

Posted by

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 trust. We would highly recommend Lou and have sent many family members his way.
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Hired attorney

Very responsive and helpful!

Posted by

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 were talking about, yet still somehow marketed themselves as tax/financial/retirement/estate/will/probate specialists. I would not hesitate to both hire him in the future and to recommend to a friend/family member. Highly recommend!!
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Consulted attorney

Fair, honest, sharp attorney

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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 for the same...look no further than Louis.
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Contract review

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I had Mr. Wierenga go through a contract with me to make sure I was not being taken advantage of. Not only did he catch multiple things wrong with the contract but he also found background on the company which led me to cease all dealings with them. Saved me a lot of headaches and kept my money safe.
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Consulted attorney

Great Attorney

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Louis has handled two LLC formations for myself, business partnership contracts as well as my 2016 personal and business taxes. In the formation of my LLCs he gave me my costs up front and guided me through the entire process. The LLC formation would be my first and his thorough questioning set my worries at easy. The entire formation was a breeze for me. With both of the LLC formations he drew up contracts for the partnerships. Took the ideas that both myself and partners had, did a little mediating between us and drew up contracts that everyone was satisfied with. His ability to effectively communicate between us, understanding our needs, and drawing firm lines in the sand were undoubtedly a cause for those partnerships success. When Louis did my 2016 taxes he found more than a few errors made by my previous accountant that left both myself, partner and business vulnerable to the IRS. Louis was able to figure out a plan to rectify my tax issues and ensure that I stay off the IRS call list. I will most certainly be using Louis in the future for both my business and tax needs. *Disclaimer: Louis is a long time Family Friend, 2017 was my First time using him
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Hired attorney

Estate plan

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Lou was very helpful, thorough and efficient when compiling my entire plan. He made the process quick and painless, and now I feel 100% better for having do so. I highly recommend contacting Lou when you are ready to do your plan.
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Will

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He made out a wonderful will and living will, he explained everything very clearly, went out of his way to send me copies of everything because I could not view it off my phone , very professional and kind and patient.
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Hired attorney

Highly recommended

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Mr Weirenga is as good as they get! He is extremely thorough and knowledgeable. I recommend him to all my family and friends.
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Attorney endorsements

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Mark Grzymala, Tax Attorney on Jun 8, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Kevin Hanbury, Tax Attorney on May 23, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

James Shapiro, Tax Attorney on May 18, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Jason Pappas, Tax Attorney on May 17, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Michael Mazek, Tax Attorney on May 15, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Louis is a very skilled tax attorney. He has extensive experience and very reasonable rates. I strongly recommend his services.

William Mazur, Tax Attorney on May 10, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Jennifer Guimond-Quigley, Tax Attorney on Sep 14, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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.

Stephanie Kemen, Tax Attorney on Aug 23, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

His knowledge is unparalleled and I frequently seek his insight for my clients.

Tatiana Czaplicki, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 18, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Carl Newman

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.

Grace Rohan, Tax Attorney on Aug 16, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Justin Strane, Tax Attorney on Aug 16, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Jenny Jeltes, Tax Attorney on Sep 25, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Sarah Toney, Tax Attorney on Sep 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Moe Ahmad, Tax Attorney on Sep 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Brian Conneran-Weig, Tax Attorney on Jul 22, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker

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 Attorney on Dec 5, 2012
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.

Cost

RATES
  • Hourly Rates$325-$375/hour
  • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
    30 minutes
PAYMENT METHODS

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