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 Margaret | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Recommendation for Gary H. Wente, Esq.

I was in Real Estate as a Salesperson for a year and ultimately bought a top brand franchise and was a Broker/Owner for over 28 years and now a Managing Broker/Owner of my own company. I was introduced to Gary Wente when I was referred a very difficult situation for a client. He was their attorney.... This case had many legalities involved. For all my years in Real Estate I had never come across an Attorney that had the empathy, expertise, knowledge and where with all to put this difficult deal together and to get it closed in a timely, professional manner. I was so impressed and thankful to have him representing my clients. They also sang his praises. I am using him for Buyers and Sellers and rest assured that they will be given the same kind of service and care that Gary gives to all his clients. I am very pleased and thankful to have him as an Attorney referral that I can give my clients that do not have an attorney and rest assuredly they will be in the best hands. Compassionate and Knowledgeable.

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

Excellent estate planner who understands your individual needs

I have personally known Mr. Wente for 35 years and recently had him review our existing estate plan. We have a son who is now an adult and has PDD which is part of the autism spectrum. Highly functioning and is employed full time but we wanted to make sure our plan would meet his future needs. A...fter a thorough review, Mr. Wente recommended significant changes in our existing estate structure that we agreed with and had him execute the new plan. He communicated extremely well explaining exactly what and why the changes should be made. We found his fees to be very reasonable and have highly recommended him to our family and friends.

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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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