Lawrence Frederick Dietlein Jr.

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Lawrence Frederick Dietlein Jr.

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts, Tax

One Greenway Plaza, Suite 100, Houston, TX

About Lawrence

Biography

Board Certified for Estate Planning & Probate Law. Call (713) 650-1222

Board Certified for Estate Planning & Probate Law. Call (713) 650-1222

Board Certified for Estate Planning & Probate Law. Call (713) 650-1222

Board Certified for Estate Planning & Probate Law. Call (713) 650-1222

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 35%

Board Certified Estate Planning & Probate Law. Call (713) 650-1222

28 years

35%
Probate 35%

Board Certified Estate Planning & Probate Law. Call (713) 650-1222

28 years

35%
Trusts 20%

Board Certified Estate Planning & Probate Law. Call (713) 650-1222

28 years

20%
Tax 10%

28 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2021 2019
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 27 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Lawrence F Dietlein Jr

One Greenway Plaza, Suite 100, Houston, TX, 77046

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Lawrence Frederick Dietlein Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

95 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Posted by Joe | January 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Excellent service

Mr. Dietlein created wills for my wife and I and also create our limited liability company for our real estate venture.

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2015 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Above and Beyond

Lawrence went above and beyond - he didn't just help me set up my LLC, he made sure that I was well educated to be a successful business owner. He is responsive, extremely knowledgeable, and thorough. Wouldn't go to anyone else!

Posted by James Robert Lay | June 21, 2012 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Lawrence is There for all Walks of Life

I have been working with Lawrence for the past 10 years. He has grown with me as I have grown my business. When I first started out he helped me create an LLC. As the company grew, so did my family, and Lawrence was there to help create a will to ensure they will be taken care of. Lawrence has also... been a big help as well in protecting my companies intellectual assets with trademarks for different brands. Our company's brands are extremely important for us and Lawrence has successfully defended them when people try to encroach upon them.

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Lawrence Frederick Dietlein Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Charles Sanders

Wills and living wills lawyer | 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."

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Barry Radcliffe

Estate planning lawyer | 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!"

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Zhechao Qiu

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Doehring

Probate lawyer | 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."

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James Frederick

Probate lawyer | 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"

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Joseph Terry

Probate lawyer | 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."

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Arthur Geffen

Probate lawyer | 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."

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Robert Higgason

Wills and living wills lawyer | 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."

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Gregg Harrison

Estate planning lawyer | 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."

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Sister Fse

Estate planning lawyer | 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."

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Peter Donovan

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lawrence is a thoughtful, focused, detail oriented, and skilled attorney with unimpeachable ethics. I recommend him highly."

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John Zaid

Probate lawyer | 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."

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Pablo Nossa

Wills and living wills lawyer | 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."

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Benjamin Miller

Estate planning lawyer | 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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Charles Sanders

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Barry Radcliffe

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Jeth Jones

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Thomas Turner

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David Doehring

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Joseph Terry

Personal injury lawyer

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Arthur Geffen

Probate lawyer

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Gregg Harrison

Personal injury lawyer

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John Zaid

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Peter Donovan

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Pablo Nossa

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Board Certified - Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2016

Top Lawyers of 2016, Houstonia Magazine

2015

Top Lawyers of 2015, Houstonia Magazine

2014

Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

2014

Top Lawyers of 2014, Houstonia 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

Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

Work Experience

1996 - 1996

Law Clerk / Judicial Externship, United States District Court

1996 - 1996

Law Clerk / Externship, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Associations

2015 - Present

Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association

Member

2013 - Present

Attorneys in Tax and Probate

Member

2010 - Present

Fort Bend County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section

Member

2002 - Present

Houston Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estate Section

Member

1999 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of 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.

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Education

2010

University of Houston Law Center

LL.M - Master of Laws

1997

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1994

University of Houston

Master of Arts

1989

University of Texas, Austin

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Wednesday Tax Forum

The Ethics of Limited Representation

Publications

2010

ABA Section of Taxation Pro Bono Committee Meeting The Ethics of Limited Representation

Languages

English

Spanish

Arabic

Activity

Top Contributor

Lawrence earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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