Testimonials
Working with John on the sale of my business was an excellent choice. Not only did he review and draft strong documents for us, but he also made himself easily available and carefully advised me throughout every step.
Shane G.
John is the consummate professional. He was extremely attentive to what I was looking for and helped me find creative solutions to the legal issue I was working on. I had a tight timeline to meet and John went out of his way to accommodate and get things done. He was aggressive yet extremely polished and professional in the negotiations. I look forward to working with John in the future and highly recommend him.
Colin H.
John is very approachable; he listens to his clients’ needs and asks probing questions to fully understand the situation without placing any bias in his comments. He provides timely responses to communications and provides quality responses. He takes the time to illustrate to his clients the potential risks of taking various courses of action, which is highly appreciated. He leaves you with the experience that he is fighting for you, yet realistic in the potential outcomes.
Chris H.
I can't recommend John Wiest and Wiest Business Law highly enough for anyone navigating a business acquisition. I hired John to represent me through the asset purchase of my company, and from day one he brought a level of diligence and clarity that made a genuinely complex transaction feel manageable. Asset sales have a lot of moving parts, and John walked me through each piece in plain language, flagged risks I hadn't considered, and negotiated terms that protected my interests without blowing up the deal timeline. He was responsive at every stage, including the inevitable last-minute issues that come up right before closing, and he kept the process moving without ever making me feel rushed into a decision. What stood out most was that he treated this like my business, not just a file on his desk. He understood the operational realities of what I was buying - recurring service contracts, existing customer relationships, and the assets that actually drive value in a business like this and made sure the agreement reflected that, not just boilerplate deal language. Thanks to his work, the transaction closed cleanly and on schedule, and I've had zero surprises since. If you're buying or selling a business and want an attorney who is sharp, thorough, and genuinely invested in getting it right, John Wiest is who you want in your corner.
Chris Coles
John represented me on the purchase of my first business, and I could not have asked for a better person in my corner. The closing process threw several curveballs at us, and John navigated each one calmly and creatively without ever losing sight of the goal. What I valued most was his candor. He told me plainly when something was worth pushing on and when it was not, which saved me time, money, and a lot of second-guessing. If you are buying a business for the first time, you need more than a lawyer who reviews documents. You need an experienced advisor who can tell you where you actually stand and give you the peace of mind that you are on track to close. That is exactly what I got with John, and I recommend him without hesitation.
Richard A.
It's great to work with an attorney who clearly understands what is needed in a purchase and sale of a business. John was super responsive and focused on completing the transaction. It’s so refreshing to work with an attorney who doesn’t feel the need to redline documents just to make a point. John Wiest is a dealmaker, not a deal-breaker. I would highly recommend John if you were considering buying or selling a business!
Ken Oppeltz, Business Broker
John was an invaluable partner through the sale of our business. His attentiveness, proactive communication with many different lawyers, and ability to quickly navigate last-minute revisions made a complex transaction feel well-managed from start to finish. He seamlessly helped keep our transaction on track for a generally quick closing.
Jeff & Lillian P
John did a great job navigating around a deal with its share of struggles. His goal was to solve each problem faced with the mindset to reach the closing table. He provides a delicate balance between legal protection combined with appropriate compromise during purchase agreement negotiations. And his approach enabled me to make sound decisions based on guidance around what to push for versus what to concede on with the big picture always in mind. Finally, he cares, is very sincere, always shows professionalism and exhibits a high level of integrity. I highly recommend John!
$2.6M HVAC Buyer
John was an integral partner throughout my first business acquisition. He was friendly, professional, proactive, super-responsive, and explained things in a way that my non-lawyer brain could understand. I've already referred a few people his way. Also, the payment agreement that we had for the acquisition was fair for the work and didn't have me worrying about overpaying.
Albert Roth
John assisted us with the purchase of a medical practice retail located spa. We found him to be swift, responsive and extremely knowledgeable. He negotiated us a solid contract and we believe we were more than adequately protected. Thanks, John.
Jake Breen, MBA
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