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Louis T. Wierenga

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  • Probate, Estate Planning, Business Law...
  • Illinois, Texas
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Legal Knowledge
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Legal Analysis
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Communication Skills
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Jennifer Lynn Guimond-Quigley
Jennifer Lynn Guimond-Quigley April 1, 2023
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I have collaborated with many attorneys over the years and I can say that Lou and his team are absolutely top notch! View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Other

Lou and I met through a legal practitioner's networking group

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Lou and I have collaborated on estate planning, business matters, and tax matters for mutual clients.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have worked with Lou in several capacities and with several mutual clients over the last five years (ie from 2018-2023)
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Lou is extremely knowledgeable and takes his time to understand the issues and offer pragmatic solutions.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Lou has a wealth of knowledge in many areas of the law and remains my "go to" when it comes to business planning, tax, and complex estate planning.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Lou has a deep knowledge of the areas of law and tax which he practices and he never hesitates to let you know if he needs to further research a matter to insure his advice is thorough and sound.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Lou is responsive, timely, and always available for questions that arise.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Lou is extremely professional and his attention to his clients is a testament to how much he cares about what he does.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Tax, Business, and Estate Planning
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Business Advising
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Transactions
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Lou has been a fantastic resource for me and my practice. He has assisted on client matters that fall outside of my wheelhouse and every time I have collaborated with him or sent a client his way, he delivers timely, quality work at a reasonable rate. I would not hesitate to refer Lou and his team to any of my clients.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Justin Christopher Strane
Justin Christopher Strane March 28, 2023
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
For all the reasons set forth above, Louis has earned the trust of myself and my clients. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Other

Louis and I are both members of the Illinois Bar practicing in the greater Chicago metropolitan area.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Represented Me or My Company
  • I Represented Them

Louis has represented me, personally, in multiple matters. I have also represented Louis, personally, in multiple matters.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Louis and myself each tend to have at least one legal engagement/project utilizing the other's services per year. We also frequently refer clients to each other when a project is outside our preferred practice area/expertise.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

In representing myself, and my clients, Louis always provides diligent legal services, and valuable legal insight, at a fair fee. I have referred Louis to my clients for a number of years and will continue to do so in the future.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Louis has extensive knowledge in tax planning, probate/estate planning, and business law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Louis diligently researches all relevant issues for a legal matter, and explains the outcomes of a client's decision.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Typically responds within a few hours. When busy, responds with a business day.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Louis has always explained the pros/cons of taking a course of action to me and my clients regardless of which route may result in a better fee for him.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Tax, Probate/Estate Planning, Business Law
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Transactions
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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