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Charles Glenn Wentworth
About Charles
Biography
Charles is a shareholder at The Law Office of Lofgren & Wentworth, P.C. in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, where he practices business, property, and appellate litigation, as well as estate planning and probate. After graduating from the SJ Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, he clerked for Chief Justice John Broderick of the New Hampshire Supreme Court. He was then a litigation associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago before forming Lofgren & Wentworth, P.C., The Entrepreneur's Legal Resource. Charles' experience as an officer and director of multiple closely-held companies also gives him practical business and real estate experience. And he is active in the DuPage County and Illinois State Bar Associations, where he frequently writes and speaks about the law.
Charles also often represents out-of-state companies who need a local attorney to help with prosecuting and defending cases in Illinois.
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Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Business
35%
17 years | 65 cases
Litigation
35%
22 years | 65 cases
Estate Planning
20%
17 years | 40 cases
Probate
10%
17 years | 12 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Illinois for 21 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2004
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Location
The Law Office of Lofgren & Wentworth, P.C.
536 Crescent Blvd. Suite 200, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137
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Posted by Daniel | July 14, 2014 | Business
Excellent Legal Help - Small Business
I recently received assistance from Charles Wentworth of Lofgren & Wentworth, P.C, as I went about the mammoth task of selling my business. Working with Charles Wentworth was the most positive, helpful experience I could have asked for. The rate was reasonable, the service was extremely prompt, det...
Charles Glenn Wentworth's Lawyer Endorsements
"Charles has opposed me on a couple on cases. He is bright, creative and believes in his clients."
"Charles is a great resource for the community of entrepreneurs. After graduating law school Charles helped me be an entrepreneur and establish my own Law Practice. His insights into the both the legal community and the business community were extremely helpful in getting my business off the ground."
"Although Charles has only been at his own firm for a few years, he is fast becoming known among lawyers in the community as one of the top appeals lawyers. I would refer an appeal that was outside of my area of expertise to Charles and have 100% confidence that the client would receive excellent representation from Charles."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Peter Ordower
Litigation lawyer
James Harkness
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Director's Award, DuPage County Bar Association
2009
Pro Bono Service Award, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
2008
Pro Bono Service Award, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney and Shareholder, The Law Office of Lofgren & Wentworth, P.C.
2009 - Present
Director and VP Operations, McMillan Land Company
2010 - 2013
Attorney and Shareholder, Wentworth Law Offices P.C.
2006 - 2009
Associate, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
2005 - 2006
Law Clerk, Chief Justice John T. Broderick, New Hampshire Supreme Court
Associations
2010 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationGeneral Counsel; Associate General Counsel; Section Chair
2009 - Present
National Immigrant Justice CenterLitigation Committee
2005 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association
2009 - 2012
Council of Appellate LawyersCo-chair, Pro Bono Committee
2009 - 2009
Kirkland Immigration NetworkVice-Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Sinkus v. BTE Consulting, Inc.
We successfully had the trial court's decision overturned on appeal
Education
2004
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
University of Utah
Honors BS
Speaking Engagements
2009
Appellate Judges Education Conference
Pro Bono Work for Appellate Attorneys
Languages
Spanish