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Lawrence Frederick Dietlein Jr.

Estate planning Attorney at Houston, TX

5.0   95 reviews
  • Licensed for 25 years
    State TX
    Acquired 1998
    Status
    Eligible to Practice in Texas No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Mr. Dietlein is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is married to Dacia Dietlein; they have five chidlren.  The Dietlein’s are members of St. Laurence Catholic Church in Sugar Land. Mr. Dietlein's hobbies include spending time with his wife and children, drawing, gardening, home repairs; antique restoration, attending Houston Opera/Symphony/Ballet, sculling and family genealogy.

 

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Law Office of Lawrence F Dietlein Jr
One Greenway Plaza, Suite 100
Houston, TX, 77046

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Posted by Joseph | October 17, 2022
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Estate Planning and Will Preparation
As I headed into retirement, I needed help with Estate Planning and Will Preparation. I had conducted "interviews" with other lawyers describing my needs. None fitting the bill to match my needs. Mr. Dietlein was recommended to me by my financial advisor. Lawrence was very professional, helped navigate my wife and I through the process of our Estate Planning and Will Preparation. At the time I hired Lawrence, my wife and I were planning a trip and wanted everything to completed prior to our trip. Lawrence was able to deliver on time as promised prior to our trip, and our Estate Planning and Will was in place. Making for a less stressful trip.
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Posted by Deborah | May 25, 2022
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Lawrence Dietlein JR
I would highly recommend Lawrence Dietlein Jr. I was referred to Mr. Dietlein Jr. by a friend and a well know Houston realtor (Melvin Reyna of the Reyna Group). Mr. Dietlein probated my mother's will for me in an appropriate amount of time. His fee was very reasonable for the expert advice and assistance he gave to me through the whole process. he never tired of answering the numerous questions I had along the way about the complicated process of probating a will and all the issues that come with probating a will. I was able to sell my mother's home at a time when the housing market was at it's peak in July 2021. Mr. Dietlein had made the probate process smooth and successful and quick the whole time allowing me to get ready to sell her house quickly. He is truly remarkable and personable and I greatly appreciated his expert assistance.
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Posted by Chau | March 10, 2022
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Excellent service
Lawrence is professional yet caring and compassionate to our needs. He communicates well and explains everything as needed.
Posted by Trena | March 8, 2022
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Lawrence F. Dietlein Jr.
Lawrence was recommended to me by a friend, I contracted Lawrence to help probate my father's will. It was easy to communicate by e-mail, during the covid pandemic. Lawrence provided me a checklists of tasks to complete, saving me time and money. I would refer any friends or aquaintances to him.
Posted by anonymous | March 7, 2022
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Probate
Lawrence simplified the probate of my late husband's will, in an otherwise emotional time. During the process he was always available to answer all of my questions, and made sound recommendations when warranted. I would highly recommend his services.
Posted by Harriet | March 6, 2022
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Highest respect
With gratitude and great respect,, I highly recommend Attorney, Lawrence Dietlein . As his client, he showed genuine concern for me, and was honest and efficient in handling my case. He did not waste my time, or his, got quickly to the issue at hand, and was very friendly, a welcome trait in the lawyer/client relationship. I would request his guidance in a heartbeat, should the future need arise.
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Posted by Bernard | March 6, 2022
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Excellent service
Mr Dietlein was hired to attend to my late brother's estate. I totally recommend Mr. Dietlein for any and all of your estate planning or Probate needs. He is extremely conciencious, thorough and very personable. I am completely pleased with his work.
Posted by Christine | March 5, 2022
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Highly Recommend
We are very grateful for the help we have always receive from Mr. Dietlein. As we have been his clients for many years now, his service has always exceeded our expectations. At anytime we have needed him he always has been available to help quickly and at a high level of professionalism. We highly recommend Mr Dietlein for anyone who is looking for a great overall person.
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Posted by Jerome | March 5, 2022
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Great Understanding of My Goals
Lawrence was a great listener. His goal was to satisfy my goals with my will, power of attorney, medical prime directive, and other necessary end of life issues. His staff were pleasant and kind, and he was thorough and made a few revisions after his first draft. I rest easy knowing that my end of life decisions will be followed.
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Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2021
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Professional and detailed
We created a new will because my father moved to Texas from another state. The experience was personal, respectful and reviewed with all questions answered. Following his death, all matters were handled swiftly and personally in our time of grief. Thank you for a job well done preparing for a time we couldn't foresee, but made a huge difference during a difficult time.
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Posted by Mike | February 10, 2021
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Lawrence Dietlein review
This was my first time being involved in the probate process. I was executor for my best friend who passed away unexpectedly so needless to say I needed some expert legal guidance. Lawrence was able to guide me through all the different aspects of the process and was always there whenever I had a question. In the late stages of the process there was an unexpected wrinkle that could have evolved into more court hearings and/or arbitration. Lawrence was able to lay out the financial ramification to the other two attorneys who were representing the beneficiaries of the Will which helped break the logjam and resulted in a settlement agreeable to all parties. If not for this I have no doubt things would have escalated into more court time. I thought Lawrence did a wonderful job and would highly recommend him.
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Posted by Gregg | January 30, 2021
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Outstanding Estate Advice and Support
Mr. Dietlein was recommended to us by another attorney when we inquired who could assist us with a total rewrite of our wills and estate plan. We were so pleased to have the opportunity to work with Mr. Dietlein. Of course, we had lots of questions of how to get our estate plan that we had in mind into written documents. Mr. Dietlein is extremely knowledgeable and was able to take our concept and explain to us how to best make it work. We also involved a trust management company who worked directly with Mr. Dietlein. Their discussions involving the trust component of our plan were much more technical, but Mr. Dietlein was able to explain to us in terms we could understand. This allowed us to make appropriate and informed decisions on the areas where we had a choice among various options. We are very pleased with the outcome of our wills and other related documents and have a great sense of security knowing that we have a high comfort level with our estate plan. We will certainly continue to draw upon Mr. Dietlein's expertise as we go forward over the coming years. We highly recommend Mr. Dietlein for anyone in need of estate planning.
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Posted by Mario | January 22, 2021
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Great to work with
Lawrence was great to work with. He was available when needed and was a great help through the estate probate process. I would recommend him to anyone needing to go through probate.
Posted by Mike | January 15, 2021
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Estate Planning
My wife and I worked with Mr. Dietlein to develop a will. I found Mr. Dietein to be well versed in his field, forthcoming with information and professional in his approach. He was helpful in providing guidance that assisted us in making decisions to ensure that should we pass earlier than anticipated, the care of our children would be entrusted to preferred parties and our assets would be distributed in the manner we saw fit. This was a valuable experience and I would recommend Mr. Dietlein to others looking to complete or update their estate plans.
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Posted by Raymond | January 14, 2021
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Competent, Friendly, Knowledgeable, Fair and Efficient.
I knew from the first meeting that I was going to hire Lawrence. His demeanor was to put you at ease and to let you know that you had someone on your side. He stayed one step ahead of the those contesting the estate. He got things done and the other side was never waiting on us to move things ahead. Lawrence was also very good about returning phone calls even after hours. The other thing I would say about Lawrence is that he was very fair in his billing and did not nickle and dime us to death. There were times that he would bill us nothing for handling minor affairs. I would without hesitation recommend this attorney to friends and family alike. I would also mention that we got the best of all possible outcomes, Your first mistake would be in not hiring this man as your lawyer.
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Posted by Christine | January 9, 2021
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Complete Estate Planning Documents
Upon my divorce, I needed to redo the whole set of personal estate planning documents - will, power of attorney, medical directives, etc. Mr. Dietlein started with my old documents and updated them as necessary to current regulations and my solo status. Much of the work was done via email which allowed me to research options and talk with those I considered for various roles (like power of attorney) to be sure they would accept the position. Final signatures were done in office (Fall 2019), and handled professionally and quickly. I would gladly recommend Mr. Dietlein (Lawrence).
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Posted by Erin | January 8, 2021
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Responsive, knowledgeable and effective!
I hired Lawrence to help me with estate planning. He knew exactly what I needed, was very patient in answering all of my questions, and walked me through all of the documents and what they meant. He clearly had plenty of experience and I trusted his judgment. I would hire him again and definitely recommend his services!
Posted by anonymous | January 8, 2021
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Great Will and Estate Planning
I consulted with Mr Dietlein for a simple will and estate planning. He was very thorough and brought up items I would never have thought of such as my various internet accounts. He fully explained the law, how my decisions would affect my heirs, and offered solid and easy to understand advice. In addition to the will, I also now have a living will, durable power of attorney, and other important documents to ensure my wishes are known. He started the process off with a worksheet for me to complete which easily allowed me think about my assets and how I want them divided. He provided paper and electronic copies of the completed documents. I am very happy with finished product.
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Posted by Linda | January 7, 2021
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Estate Planning Attorney, Knowledgeable, Experienced, Compassionate and Caring
Estate Planning was not something I wanted to think about: nor did I even realize I needed for my peace of mind and caring of my loved ones. As an average single mother, worked hard enough and blessed enough to own a little house, not what I would think of as an estate. After a little health scare I worried about what will happen to my family, what will happen to my home. I researched on the internet how to draw up documents, write a will, etc.... Consulted with a couple of attorneys that did not care about the impact of the legal documents; just quick fill in the blank documents at a very high cost! I thought that I knew exactly what I wanted and needed, now days the internet makes us all experts, LOL. I am so thankful that I meet with Mr. Lawrence F Dietlein Jr. Mr. Dietlein has a wealth of experience and knowledge. After I consulted with Mr. Dietlein, I filled out a very detailed questionnaire so that he could truly understand my specific situation, wants and needs; followed by a second consultation. Remember I said I knew exactly what documents and filings I needed, LOL. Fortunately Mr. Dietlein advised me and showed me the differences of plans and documents to accomplish my will and truly giving me peach of mind at a reasonable cost! Mr. Dietlein and staff are compassionate professionals, providing you with the tools you need to love and honor your family. Thank You for caring about people!
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Posted by Mario | January 7, 2021
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The Epitome of a Family Lawyer
The epitome of a family lawyer, Lawrence listened carefully, and came to a good understanding of our needs. We have an adult daughter with disabilities and needed advice on how to protect her future in Texas. This entailed a review of her existing trust formed in Georgia, and the creation of a new trust in Texas. In addition, our wills and Powers of Attorney had to be re-done. All of this was accomplished with the greatest care and respect for our wishes and situation.
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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 400-500 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Law Clerk / Judicial Externship
  • United States District Court
  • 1996 - 1996
  • Law Clerk / Externship
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  • 1996 - 1996

Education

  • University of Houston Law Center
  • LL.M - Master of Laws
  • 2010
  • Texas Wesleyan University School of Law
  • Juris Doctor
  • 1997
  • University of Houston
  • Master of Arts
  • 1994
  • University of Texas, Austin
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • 1989
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Legal Cases

  • Lakeland Villate Comm. Association v. Michael Merola; Cause No. 2010-80552; Harris County, Texas, 281st Judicial District Court
  • Defendant was able to keep his flag pole and fly the US and Marine flags.

Associations

  • Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • Attorneys in Tax and Probate
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Fort Bend County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section
  • Member
  • 2004 - Present
  • Houston Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estate Section
  • Member
  • 2002 - Present
  • College of the State Bar of Texas
  • Member
  • 1999 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Arabic

Honors and Awards

  • Board Certified - Estate Planning and Probate Law
  • Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • 2017
  • Top Lawyers of 2016
  • Houstonia Magazine
  • 2016
  • Top Lawyers of 2015
  • Houstonia Magazine
  • 2015
  • Houston's Top Lawyers
  • H Texas Magazine
  • 2014
  • Top Lawyers of 2014
  • Houstonia Magazine
  • 2014
  • Houston's Top Lawyers
  • H Texas Magazine
  • 2013
  • Houston's Top Lawyers
  • H Texas Magazine
  • 2012
  • Houston's Top Lawyers
  • H Texas Magazine
  • 2009
  • Houston's Top Lawyers
  • H Texas Magazine
  • 2008
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Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Wednesday Tax Forum
  • The Ethics of Limited Representation
  • 2010

Attorney endorsements

Received (14)
Given (17)
Endorse Lawrence
Wills and living wills Attorney | Jul 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Lawrence is an exceptional master of his trade. I would not hesitate to refer any potential clients to him for any estate planning or wills trust and estate matter. I know he will go above and beyond for his clients."
Estate planning Attorney | Apr 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Lawrence is an exceptional Estate Planning Attorney who is highly knowledgeable and experienced. I would highly recommend Lawrence to anyone seeking the services of a top notch Estate Planning Lawyer!"
Estate planning Attorney | Jan 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Probate Attorney | Aug 23
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I first had the pleasure of working with Lawrence on a complicated probate matter some time ago. I came to realize early on that Lawrence possessed the integrity in his representation of his client that made me, and correspondingly my client, feel at ease when we were tasked with making difficult decisions. Lawrence was not only very professional in his representation, but also the kind of counsel that clearly knew how to approach situations that needed a great deal of expertise. His reasonableness and logic to create practical and effective and economical solutions to complex problems was refreshing. I can unequivocally recommend Lawrence when an experienced probate attorney is in need."
Probate Attorney | Aug 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Since Attorney Dietlein and I practice in the same areas of the law, I have had the opportunity to review many of his responses to Avvo questions, over the past several months. I have found his answers to be not only legally sound, but insightful, practical, and compassionate, as well. He is a credit to the legal profession and a great resource for the Avvo community. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him for services in the great State of Texas. James Frederick"
Probate Attorney | Mar 06
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I am a partner at Terry & Thweatt, P.C., a personal injury litigation firm. My partner and I have known Lawrence for many years, consulting with him on several occasions about wills, trusts, probate and estate planning issues. I have referred numerous probate and estate planning clients to Lawrence and continue to do so. We have used Lawrence on number occasions whenever a will, trust, and/or probate issue arises. Lawrence is extremely careful, knows his area of law very well, and pays great attention to detail. I recommend Lawrence to anyone with a probate or estate planning matter, without hesitation."
Probate Attorney | Jan 06
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer becasue as I watch his participation here and his answers, he is insightful and thoughtful and gives good practical advice."
Wills and living wills Attorney | Oct 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Lawrence for several years and have consulted with him on several occasions about wills, trusts, and estate planning issues. Lawrence is highly intelligent and very careful about the details of his work. I have referred clients to him in the past and will continue to do so in the future."
Estate planning Attorney | Sep 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Lawrence is very knowledgeable in estate matters and has excellent researching skills. I forward many complicated estate matters his way and clients have been pleased with his performance. Lawrence works hard for his clients."
Estate planning Attorney | Jun 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Dietlein is a careful and methodical practitioner who follows authentic Catholic values. He has provided solid referral information to me and has generously given pro bono assistance to a program at the University of St. Thomas. I would very much recommend him."
Estate planning Attorney | Jun 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Lawrence is a thoughtful, focused, detail oriented, and skilled attorney with unimpeachable ethics. I recommend him highly."
Probate Attorney | Jun 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Lawrence is a competent and compassionate attorney who aggressively fights for his client's rights. I would recommend his services to friends and family members."
Wills and living wills Attorney | Oct 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Lawrence is an excellent Wills, Trusts, Estate & Probate attorney. Lawrence is a diligent, detail oriented, and passionate attorney. He is dedicated to his clients and possesses ethics that are beyond reproach. I wholeheartedly endorse Lawrence Dietlein."
Estate planning Attorney | Feb 20
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Lawrence is a very talented lawyer who I found very easy to work with on several matters. He is the definition of a professional."
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