Louis Wooten, Attorney at Law

Louis Wooten is an accomplished attorney but I'm not rating him 5 stars for services he rendered. I'm rating him 5 stars because he helped me resolve a NCDOR tax issue without taking a dollar from me. Instead of taking me on as a client he encouraged me to resolve this issue on my own, because it would likely be fairly straightforward to demonstrate to the NCDOR that I wasn't required to file a return during the year in question. He explained precisely how to convey this to the NCDOR auditor and I'm pleased to confirm that my purported tax liability was written down to $0 not long thereafter. Thank you Louis - you're the best!

A few months ago I received a very disturbing and aggressive letter from the IRS. They denied an earlier extensive deduction I had made. I briefly attempted to meet their demands for information but was very inadequate in navigating their requests. I called a prominent attorney I had worked with asking him for direction. Without Hesitation or Reservation he referred me to Mr. Wooten. I can truthfully state my concerns could not have been treated with any more professional and personal attention than was given by Mr. Wooten and his paralegal. His experience and expertise is unparalleled in the Southeast. I am pleased to report my case resolved with the most favorable outcome. So it is " Without the same Hesitation and Reservation" I would suggest Anyone to consult Mr. Wooten early for representation and Total Piece of Mind. Respectfully, James Howell June 2024

He was very nice and very professional. He gave me info on where to proceed with my issue over the phone. Told me that I really could do this myself and didn`t require his services which was very up front . Not something you get often .I would highly recommend him . Thank you Mr. Wooten

Louis conducted swift legal research and delivered timely results with very personable, personal caring service. Thanks so much again!

If I could give Mr. Wooten 10 + , I would. He deserves the highest ratings possible for his expertise, his professionalism, his ability to see the big picture and to analyze the smallest detail. In 2004, my then fiancé went to Mr. Wooten (at the recommendation of several friends who were attorneys) to have him set up a Trust of which I would be the primary beneficiary. We were married in 2006, but my husband died suddenly in 2009, thus activating the Trust. Once the estate was settled, Mr. Wooten was no longer involved as the Trustee took over. In 2019, some changes in circumstances occurred that left me feeling financially vulnerable, enough so that I decided to see the person with whom the Trust had originated, Louis Wooten.Meeting with him in person is exactly what I needed to do. I am a widow in my mid 70’s who had never (that I remember), met with an attorney alone, and I had no idea what to expect. I was nervous. I had no reason to be apprehensive. Mr. Wooten was as personable and down to earth as anyone could be, yet I knew instantly he knew what he was talking about and that he had a brilliant mind. I never felt uncomfortable or that I was asking an unreasonable question. He immediately interpreted a clause in the Trust which was to my benefit. I would never have known about particular issue had I not decided to see him. The matter has been resolved without any issues or animosity from anyone involved.What Mr. Wooten did for me has enabled me to sleep at night, as trite as that sounds. I would recommend him without hesitation, and although the matter has been resolved, I would not think twice about seeking his help again if I need to. He deserves every accolade he receives. I am so grateful for his knowledge, but also for his interest in helping me and his kindness . Thank you, Louis!

Louis Wooten does an excellent job advising us on our estate planning and preparing all associated documents. He's a very good lawyer and an enjoyable person with whom to work. I work with attorneys all the time in my business and I know the various levels of legal service that can be provided. The Wooten Firm is at that highest level.

I have had excellent results using Louis Wooten to help resolve a complex tax matter with related state and federal components. He provides sound advice and is respectful of client cost in terms of when and how to deploy his services. In other words, while charging a substantial market rate per hour, Louis is conscious of the balance between the estimated tax burden and the cost of his services. In order to help keep a fair balance for my situation, he made appropriate suggestions for me to take certain actions that I could/should take without "adding on" extra billings for legal fees that would be unnecessary. Louis proved himself trustworthy, fair and wise then it came to dealing with the dynamics regarding state and federal governments. He provides thoughtful, knowledgeable feedback and advice. I would use him again without hesitation (although it is my hope to never have that need again!). Although it took some time to navigate the situation and wait for government bureaucracy to play out, I had a very favorable outcome with the the IRS and the NC DOR. I highly recommend Louis Wooten for addressing any state or federal tax situation that you may have!

I can’t adequately express our gratitude for Mr. Wooten’s perseverance, patience, and exceptional results. Our tax dilemma began after declaring corporate and personal bankruptcy more than 20-years ago. Tax liabilities accrued in the years that followed. We retained a local tax firm for a solution to the burden. They cashed the large check but did nothing more than file a Power of Attorney and occasionally return a phone call. We changed firms and wrote another large check with the same outcome. The 2008 recession stripped us of home equity that would have resolved the debt. We moved to North Carolina with limited assets and the IRS in tow. We spoke with another tax attorney who cited many complexities and therefor no interest in taking on our case. The IRS communications escalated. Bank accounts levied and wages garnished. Knowing we couldn’t manage such an onerous liability we had to retain a tax attorney. Increased due diligence while vetting law firms was paramount. It was an arduous task as many firms wouldn’t even respond to our inquiry. Louis Wooten did respond. Our initial consultation with Louis was a refreshing experience. Facing unmanageable circumstances with the IRS we retained The Wooten Law Firm. The IRS collection efforts were swiftly put on hold, and the letters stopped. Louis quickly elevated our confidence with timely filings, conscientious and persistent updates. We were always in-the-know. Louis equipped us to make well-informed decisions identifying IRS action items and procedures that only come with Louis’ years of hands-on labor. What followed exceeded our expectations. Louis exhibited an extraordinary ability to navigate the many IRS offices that had persuasion in our case. Facing agents that exhibited apathy or even worse, Louis kept the case moving forward without losing any ground he gained or straining agents assigned to our case. He achieved more than expected through an absolute knowledge of tax law. Louis was professional, tenacious, personable, and honorable. In summation, we got much more than expected. The Return on Investment was enormous. Settling 9 unpaid tax years, we now have a total reset for our lives. We highly recommend The Wooten Law Firm for cases requiring an accomplished, trusted tax attorney. Louis, I admire your exemplary ethics, knowledge of tax law, and interpersonal skills. Your firm profoundly impacted our lives! Thank you so very much, Louis. Kevin & Jill

Louis Wooten handled my case very quickly and effectively. I only wish I had contacted him before my accounts were levied. I was pleasantly surprised that my issue was resolved as quickly as it was. Louis was able to do everything remotely for me, including all correspondence, since I do not live in NC. My only wish list item is that he would accept online payment. I hope to never require his services again, but I would definitely hire him again if I had a tax problem.

Mr. Wooten was so knowledgeable, and really helped me answer a question I had for a sticky situation. I can't thank him enough! Awesome and professional!

Straight to the point help. My experience with Louis Wooten saved me time and money. Highly recommended.

I called Wooten Law Firm for help with an intent to levy letter from the IRS. Of course I was beside myself (yes, it was my fault for not filing these forms), and of course was scared. I was informed that he was too busy to talk to me, (though he did tell me to file form xxx), that he had too many people and things to do, and had to run. (And that my few day need was too soon for him). I also have issues with garnishment from the state (again, same kind of problem), which he didn't even give me the time of day to address, and he hung up. I am also looking for a lawyer to draw up my mother's estate/will, etc. and after this short, terse and rude conversation, I will tell you I will never call this firm again. I must say I have never encountered this, and hope to never again.

I called Louis with a Tax Audit question, looking for a potential Atty to help me through the process. While we determined that my situation did not warrant his particular service, he was most gracious in his advice. Louis took just a few extra minutes to walk me through some alternatives. He is most professional and I would seek his services again if I needed to follow through with a larger, more complex tax situation. Regards, Walt Bassett

I contacted Louis to help me handle a North Carolina tax dispute that I was having a difficult time resolving on my own. After a few quick communications and after one week, Louis had resolved the issue. He is quick, fair and reasonable with his cost structure as well. High recommended. -Mike Ferris

I called Louis with some questions regarding an issue with the NC DOR. He was very professional and very helpful without even charging me for his advice for a basic issue. If your looking for a tax attorney, I can't help but think you should reach out to him for his services. I was very impressed.

louis helped us out with a tax matter, from the beginning we were impressed with louis' knowledge of the subject matter and his practical approach and accessibility. he answered all of our questions and in the end got a result that we considered a favorable outcome.

I was referred to The Wooten Law Firm by a friend. Mr. Wooten was quick to meet with me and provide me excellent counsel to my Trust questions. He was professional and courteous as well as timely. Thanks to him everything worked out fine.

Louis Wooten worked closely with me, the company accountant and CPA for months in preparation to sell a closely held, 120 year old manufacturing firm. I chose The Wooten Law Firm after having previous experience with Mr. Wooten regarding estate and tax planning issues. From receipt of the Letter of Intent from the potential buyer through the execution of the Purchase Agreement and Lease of the building that was not involved in the sale of the business, Mr. Wooten exhibited expertise and "common sense" in assisting me as we worked closely together to the successful conclusion of the often complicated transactions required to complete the sale. His knowledge, patience and uncommon accessibility were exemplary and a major contribution to being able to close the transaction in a fair and timely manner, as well as a reasonable cost. I would not hesitate to recommend The Wooten Law Firm to any individual or firm in need of tax, estate or business legal advice.