About Louis T.
Louis T. Wierenga trained as both an economist and a lawyer. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2004 and completed his Juris Doctor at Valparaiso University School of Law in 2008. Those two disciplines shape how he approaches legal problems: numbers matter, but so do the rules.
He began his legal career after law school and established his own practice the same year. Since 2008 he has served as principal of the Law Office of Louis T. Wierenga, LLC. Running a solo practice has meant handling a wide variety of tasks — from client intake to courtroom preparation — and building a practice that can respond quickly to client needs in two states.
Wierenga is admitted to practice in Illinois and, more recently, in Texas. He has been a member of the State Bar of Illinois since 2008 and joined the State Bar of Texas in 2023. Those memberships reflect a practice that crosses state lines and requires attentiveness to differing local rules and procedures.
Outside the usual bar credentials, he holds a FINRA Series 7 license. That credential is a common one for professionals who deal with securities or investment products. In his practice it provides an additional layer of knowledge when matters involve financial instruments, brokerage activities, or regulatory questions that touch on the securities industry.
Throughout his career he has managed the practical demands of a small firm. That includes direct client counseling, drafting pleadings and agreements, and coordinating with opposing counsel or regulatory bodies. He balances litigation and transactional work as the needs of each client dictate. Running a small shop means he often serves as the primary point of contact for clients, overseeing each matter from inception through resolution.
Wierenga’s educational background in economics and law informs a pragmatic style. He tends to approach issues by examining both legal precedent and the economic consequences for clients. The combination is intended to produce solutions that are legally sound and commercially sensible.
He maintains an active practice through the Law Office of Louis T. Wierenga, LLC, serving clients in Illinois and Texas. He currently focuses his practice on legal matters for individual and business clients across those jurisdictions.
