David Jonathan Wolf

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David Jonathan Wolf

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 31 years

Real estate Lawyer at Woodstock, IL
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Estate Planning, Business

244 North Throop Street, Suite 100, Woodstock, IL

Virtual Consultation Available

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

I prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney and other estate planning documents for clients with estates that range in size from $50,000 to $10,000,000. I also help my clients settle the estates of loved ones who have passed away. This includes probating the estate, assisting with the transfer of assets, and preparing a federal estate tax return when necessary.

32 years

40%
Real Estate 40%

I represent buyers and sellers of commercial and residential real estate.

32 years

40%
Business 20%

I help my clients choose the appropriate entity (corporation, LLC, etc.), file the appropriate documents and coordinate with their other advisers. I then assist my corporate clients with many legal issues that arise in connection with their businesses, including drafting and reviewing contracts, leases, employment agreements, independent contractor agreements. Finally, I work with business owners who are buying or selling businesses, representing them throughout the transaction.

32 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2012

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of David J. Wolf, P.C.

244 North Throop Street, Suite 100, Woodstock, IL, 60098

davidjwolflaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find David online.

David Jonathan Wolf's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Becky | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Fantastic communicator

David was my real estate lawyer. He was there for me every step of the way. He consistently worked to ensure that my best interest was considered. He communicated clearly and frequently. If it were not for his hard work and diligence, my home closing had all the potential of being unsuccessful as man...y issues came up along the way. Thank you, David!

Posted by Rich | February 19, 2015 | Estate Planning

A lawyer YOU CAN TRUST

Due to circumstances my wife & I needed to find a lawyer that could not only update our Wills, our Health Care & Property Power of Attorneys, but someone we could also trust to act as an Executor & Agent. As a result of extensive Due Diligence, we schedule a meeting with David Wolf to discuss our spe...cific needs. He was a "done-to-earth professional. He never talked down to us. He was through and answered our questions and discussed options we might like to consider. One of those options, as we have no children, was how do we make sure our cats (our kids) were taken care of. The net result is David wrote our new Wills and Power of Attorneys to meet our wishes, and he is named as an Executor and. Agent after both of our deaths. After talking with a number of law firms as part of our Due Diligence process, we found his fees to be more then reasonable. If you have questions or concerns about Estate Planning, Wills or Healthcare or Property Powers of Attorney, & you are looking for a lawyer YOU CAN TRUST, I would make an appointment to chat. That part is free.

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2013 | Trusts

You're in good hands with David!

Upon my mother's death, I became the Successor Trustee of her Trust. When I ran into some problems administering this trust, I looked up estate attorneys on Avvo. I chose David to consult with because of the his excellent reviews and very high ratings. I was so impressed with his professionalism, ...his knowledge and experience in this field, his attention to detail, and probably most importantly to me, his ability to clearly explain how the problems could be taken care of. I felt such a load off my shoulders when I hired David. He worked diligently to get the problem solved and kept me informed every step of the way. I really appreciated the fact that communicating with David was so easy and his responses were so prompt. He stayed on top of things right down to the end. I wish everything in life would be as worry-free as when David was handling the situation.

Posted by Heather | August 21, 2012 | Real Estate

Knowledgeable, great lawyer - highly recommend!

We chose David to be our real estate lawyer based on his other stellar reviews, and he didn't disappoint! He is personable, intelligent, and knows his stuff. He explained everything to us clearly throughout the home-buying process, and made us feel very comfortable as first-time buyers. We would d...efinitely work with him again and highly recommend him as a lawyer!

Posted by Jim Brown | January 31, 2012 | Real Estate

Not only great with the details but awesome at the closing table!

In this tough real estate market having an attorney that is driven by his clients protection and needs is critical. It has been a true blessing to not only use David personally but also have him to refer to my clients and associates. It is rare to find a real estate attorney who is able to excel both... at the legal/administrative aspects of the transaction while also exceeding your expectations on the customer service/communication fronts as well. It's a great feeling to watch your clients not only be protected, but also walk away from the closing table with piece of mind in understanding all that they just signed.

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David Jonathan Wolf's Lawyer Endorsements

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George Kililis

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. My firm has referred several clients to Mr. Wolf for estate planning and each one has been pleased with his work."

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Jeannie Ridings

Unknown lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer and have referred to him my own clients, when their legal needs are outside the scope of my practice. Those clients have reported their satisfaction with David's work, and that David was dedicated to their legal objectives."

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Elizabeth Vonau

Wills and living wills lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred several friends and family members to David and he has always taken great care of them. Wills and Trusts are an area of the law where you want an expert and as an attorney praciticing in different areas of the law, I trust David with my personal friends and family."

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Stephen Scherrer

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. I have had the pleasure of knowing David for the past several years as a fellow attorney in the community and without question, David is a highly skilled attorney who provides excellent legal services to his clients. I recommend him highly."

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Paul Smolinski

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David as a fine estate planning colleague. It is refreshing to know that David places communication with his clients high on his priority list. I believe that good communications is one of the marks of both happy clients and a successful attorney. David is a true credit to the legal community!"

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Stephen Messutta

Real estate lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I evaluate my peers first on the ability to understand the legal issues and specific questions being asked. Mr. Wolf demonstrates his "diagnostic" abilities consistently, and has a good handle on the areas of law that he provides answers for."

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Matthew Quick

Unknown lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am pleased to have the opportunity to endorse Atty. Wolf. He gives clear and detailed advice and counsel. He is certainly an asset to any client."

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Theodore Woerthwein

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been following David's recent legal work with great interest and believe he provides an excellent resource for those seeking Estate Planning services within the Chicago metropolitan area. His contribution to the local community is also noteworthy."

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Elizabeth Vonau

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Stephen Scherrer

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

1992

Legal Writing, American Jurisprudence

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner, Law Office of David J. Wolf, P.C.

2006 - 2018

Owner/Attorney, Woodstock Legal Consultants, Ltd.

2001 - 2006

Associate Attorney, Tenney & Bentley, LLC

Associations

2006 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

McHenry County Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2009

Woodstock Morning Rotary Club

President

2005 - 2007

Woodstock Morning Rotary Club

Treasurer

2002 - 2003

Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Corporate Law Committee

Co-chair

Education

1994

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Northwestern University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

An Educational Seminar on Planning for Retirement

Is a Will or Trust Necessary for My Situation

2015

Stateline Farm Beginnings

Legal issues for farm start-ups

2014

Stateline Farm Beginnings

Legal issues for farm start-ups

2013

Stateline Farm Beginnings

Legal issues for farm start-ups

2013

Seminar

Your Money After Divorce

2012

Stateline Farm Beginnings

Legal issues for farm start-ups

2011

Stateline Farm Beginnings

Choice of entity for small scale farmers

2010

Stateline Farm Beginnings

Choice of entity for small scale farmers

2009

Stateline Farm Beginnings

Choice of entity for small scale farmers

2008

Stateline Farm Beginnings

Choice of entity for small scale farmers

Publications

2009

ABA Family Advocate Employee Handbook "Must Haves"

2007

ABA Family Advocate Your Choice of Legal Entity

Languages

English

Activity

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