Eido M. Walny earned his J.D. from Boston University School of Law in 2001, where he served as Executive Articles Editor of the Boston University International Law Journal. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with honors, from The University of Chicago.

Eido’s legal practice centers on estate planning, asset protection, business succession, probate, and trust administration. He is also experienced in business, tax, and real estate law. He founded Walny Legal Group in 2011, committed to delivering high-level legal care paired with exceptional client service.

He advises clients on protecting multi-generational wealth—drafting wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and strategies to reduce tax burdens, preserve assets, and avoid creditor risk. His work also includes business succession planning, non-probate transfers, trust and probate administration, and guardianship preparation. Eido often incorporates will alternatives, advanced charitable giving, and planning for families with children who have special needs.

A nationally recognized speaker, author, and commentator, Eido has been a headlining speaker from coast to coast.  He has also been featured in print, television and radio for his insights on estate planning, charitable giving, and business issues. 

Eido’s practice has been award-winning, with accolades include:

• “Advisors with Heart”, Trusts & Estates Magazine;
• Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News & World Report;
• Wisconsin Super Lawyer, Milwaukee Magazine;
• “Leader in the Law”, Wisconsin Law Journal;
• Fellow, Wisconsin Law Foundation;
• “Leading Lawyer – Estate Planning”, M Magazine;
• “Forty Under 40”, Milwaukee Business Journal;
• Private Wealth All-Star Team Nominee, Financial Advisor Magazine;
• Wisconsin Rising Star, Milwaukee Magazine;
• Five Star Wealth Manager, Milwaukee Magazine;

Walny Legal Group LLC has also been recognized as a ‘Best Places to Work’ by Milwaukee Business Journal and recognized by the Wisconsin Law Journal as a Diversity in Business honoree.

Eido holds the Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP) and Estate Planning Law Specialist (EPLS) credentials through the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils—the latter being the highest estate planning designation recognized by the American Bar Association, earned by fewer than 100 attorneys nationwide. He also holds the international TEP designation from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

His professional affiliations include:

• State Bar of Wisconsin;
• New York State Bar Association;
• Illinois State Bar Association;
• National Association of Estate Planners & Councils, past National Board of Directors;
• NAEPC Journal of Estate and Tax Planning, past Editor-in-Chief; 
• Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section – State Bar of Wisconsin;
• Milwaukee Bar Association;
• Past President, Milwaukee Estate Planning Forum, past President;
• Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP);
• Wisconsin Association of Mediators, past President.

He is admitted to practice in Wisconsin, New York, Illinois, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

Beyond the legal field, Eido serves a number of community and charitable roles, including as President of the Village of Bayside, Wisconsin, participating on several subcommittees and county-wide initiatives. He is also the President of the North Shore Fire Department Board of Directors.