Wideikis, Benedict & Berntsson, LLC d/b/a The Big W Law FirmManaging Partner/President

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About Mr. John L. Wideikis

Mr. John L. Wideikis is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, complex real property transactions, foreclosures and 10 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from North Central College in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years. John practices at Wideikis, Benedict & Berntsson, LLC d/b/a The Big W Law Firm in Englewood, FL and 1 other location.

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Real Estate
Posted by Ralph
March 28, 2025
Hired Attorney

John Wideikis and his team, including his outstanding partner Robert Benedict and their exceptional closer Amanda Moses, have been an absolute game-changer for us in real estate. Their expertise, professionalism, and forward-thinking approach have helped us navigate every legal challenge with confidence. John has successfully handled every case we’ve been involved in, from complex real estate disputes to the BP claim, always delivering results. His ability to anticipate problems before they arise has been invaluable, providing us with guidance that has saved us time, money, and headaches. Robert Benedict brings incredible legal insight and a strategic mindset that complements John’s expertise perfectly. Together, they form a powerhouse team that we trust implicitly. And when it comes to closings, Amanda Moses is second to none—her attention to detail, efficiency, and ability to keep transactions on track and getting them closed. Thank you, Big W. Law

 
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
September 17, 2015
Hired Attorney

Mr. Wideikis is extremely competent in real estate matters and we have always been impressed by his legal knowledge and competency.

Banking Law
Posted by anonymous
September 16, 2015
Hired Attorney

I refer potential clients to Mr. Wideikis with confidence, as he has proven himself to be a highly skilled legal advocate. On many occasions I have had clients thank me for putting them in touch with Mr. Wideikis to handle their banking, corporate, and real estate needs. I strongly endorse this attorney.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
September 15, 2015
Hired Attorney

John is an excellent attorney. He is responsive, creative, and truly cares about his clients. I often refer my clients to John for their real estate needs.

Toxic Torts
Posted by anonymous
September 09, 2015
Hired Attorney

My law firm refers all BP claims to Mr. Wideikis. His excellent service and complete knowledge of this complicated legal claims has brought about excellent results to all clients referred to him.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
May 17, 2012
Hired Attorney

We have used Mr. Wideikis for many years & find he & his staff to be very knowledgeable and dependable. His quality of service and expertise has been a great benefit to us and I would highly recommend him to anyone including my friends and family.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
May 16, 2012
Hired Attorney

John provides timely and beneficial advice and counsel regarding real estate matters. Additionally, the documentation he has provided has been accurate and effective.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
May 09, 2012
Hired Attorney

John is a competent and able attorney whom we use almost exclusively for most of our real estate related matters and have for over 7 years now. I highly recommend John to my clients and peers.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
May 09, 2012
Hired Attorney

Excellent attorney that is very proficient and responsive.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
February 02, 2022
Hired Attorney

This law firm handled the settlement for our home sale. As the sellers, we depended on them to have all paperwork completed and ready to go for settlement. Our settlement has now been delayed five days - and counting - because the firm's staff neglected to ask for a payoff amount from our lender until after the settlement date! Every day is costing us and the buyers money. They claim that someone on staff "had Covid" and that they got too busy. We get nothing but excuses. Mr. Wideikis is the attorney of record for this case, and he bears responsibility to retrain his staff to serve clients appropriately and minimize their own exposure.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Foreclosures
  • Other 12
    • Probate & Trust
    • Complex Real Property Transactions
    • Hotel
    • Lender Representation and Commercial Loan Transactions
    • Loan Restructuring
    • Loan Workouts
    • Marina
    • Real Property
    • Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transactions
    • Restaurant and Corporate Transactions
    • Strip Center
    • Title Insurance

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Managing Partner/President
    Firm Name
    Wideikis, Benedict & Berntsson, LLC d/b/a The Big W Law Firm

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2001, Illinois
    2001, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    2003, Florida
    Memberships
    The Florida Bar (Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections)
    Chicago, Du Page County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Iowa College of Law
    Class of 2001
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    North Central College
    Class of 1998
    B.A.
    with honors
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1976
    Illinois, August 26, 1976
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