Gary H. Wente

Gary H. Wente

4.9
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 38 years

Real estate Lawyer at Wheaton, IL
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Estate Planning, Education, Employment & Labor

1755 S Naperville Rd, Suite 100, Wheaton, IL

About Gary

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 30%

Wills, trusts, insurance and probate. Special needs trusts and estate planning for families with children with special needs.

38 years

30%
Real Estate 30%

Residential and commercial real estate. Condominium and HOA representation.

38 years

30%
Education 20%

Special education parent representation for school placement, community living placement and special needs trusts / governmental benefits.

38 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 38 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1987

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

GHW Law

1755 S Naperville Rd, Suite 100, Wheaton, IL, 60189-5844

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Gary H. Wente's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Paul and Esther | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Terrific! Beyond Expectation!

Gary's depth of knowledge and extensive experience is impressive. The amazing thing is, he really listens to what you have to say and comes up with a strategy on how best to resolve your problem. He helped us recover funds from a rehab fiasco where the builder was refusing to refund our investment mo...ney even after breaking the contract agreement. We were even able to avoid going to court! Not only did we get ALL our money back, but Gary also helped us close on a new house several months later. Our real estate agent was so impressed with him, that she said he was the best lawyer she has ever worked with and now recommends him to everyone. Gary graciously listened to our complicated predicament and actually did something to help. He cared for our family and went above and beyond our expectations. We highly recommend him!

Posted by Jenny | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Highly recommend Gary Wente

Gary helped my husband and I create a will for our family. He was very detailed and helpful in getting the will done in a timely manner. Gary was also always available to answer any questions we had through the process. I would highly recommend Gary!

Posted by Carlo | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Review of Gary H Wente Esq.

I hired Gary to do a real estate closing for me. It was a pretty complex transaction dealing with an estate. He did a fantastic job, going over and above what he really needed to do.. His advice was terrific and his work ethic was great. His written and oral communication skills were superb. He alw...ays kept me informed every step of the way and made the whole experience easy. I would certainly recommend him to others and use him again.

Posted by Lindsey | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Took care of every detail in our estate planning

After our second baby was born, I knew we needed wills and estate planning, but was overwhelmed and wasn't sure what all needed to be done. Gary took care of everything for us, and explained every step of the process. He made sure that every single thing was taken care of, no matter how small. He wa...s wonderful to work with, and I would absolutely do business with him again. I highly recommend him! The peace of mind that he has provided me and my family is priceless.

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2007

Director's Award for Outstanding Leadership, United States Courts

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, GHW Law

2001 - 2014

Circuit Executive, United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

1994 - 2001

Deputy Circuit Executive, United States Court Of Appeals For The Tenth Circuit

1984 - 1994

Operations Manager / Attorney, United States Court Of Appeals For The Seventh Circuit

Associations

2016 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

2015 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Contract Litigation

Achieved Settlement

Employment Law

Achieved Settlememt

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Education

N/A

Loyola University Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Northeastern Illinois University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2014

Criminal Justice Act Seminar

Appellate Procedure

2013

Judicial Conference of the First Circuit

State of the Circuit

Publications

2000

American Bar Association Judges' Journal Videoconference Oral Arguments Come of Age

1994

Appellate Law Journal Avoiding Sanctions in the Seventh Circuit

Languages

English

Activity

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