Anna Loess

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Anna Loess

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Family Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: Family, Probate, Divorce & Separation ... +4 more

25 W. Main Street, Suite 800, Madison, WI

Virtual Consultation Available

About Anna

Biography

Build Relationships. Litigate Wisely. Personal Attention. Remarkable Results.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Family 30%

We understand the emotional and financial toll this type of legal action can take on you and your family, and we are committed to provide quality representation that is compassionate, efficient and comprehensive.

30%
Divorce and Separation 20%

We are knowledgeable on the nuances of Wisconsin law and stay abreast of new theories and arguments so that we can provide you with a thorough analysis of your case and candid advice. We also serve as a guardian ad litem for the best interest of the

20%
Probate 20%

Including probate and trust litigation.

20%
Litigation 15%

Including elder abuse litigation.

15%
Child Custody 5%

5%
Estate Planning 5%

5%
Guardianship 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017 2016

Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 16 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2009

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 26 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1999

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

DeWitt LLP

25 W. Main Street, Suite 800, Madison, WI, 53703

www.dewittllp.com/our-people/Anna-L-Loess

Anna Loess's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

5 star (24)
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Posted by Laura | May 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Caring, Consultative and Cost Conscious

Anna helped me navigate the complexities of divorce and making sure my kids were taken care of. She listened and knew what to ask so she could guide me well. It's a daunting process and I'm so glad I had her on my side. I highly recommend Anna.

Posted by anonymous | July 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Supportive and helpful

I had made the decision to leave my husband for a variety of reasons and was comfortable to tell Anna all of the messy and uncomfortable details. She was emphatic, honest and continued to fight for me. The process was unnecessarily long because of who I was divorcing and Anna gave me many choices and... options at each step of the road. I would not have had the endurance or courage or strength to fight for my life back without Anna. I would highly recommend her as she has gone above and beyond in every single step.

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Attorney

I was fortunate enough to find Anna earlier this year and hired her to represent me in a Family Law case. I have had other Family Law Attorney's in the past and never knew what it could be like to have an "Outstanding" Attorney represent me. I never knew how good that could feel like. I have alway...s wanted an Attorney that would really "hear me" and "take care of me." Family court cases are definitely stressful and emotional. Having Anna leading me has re-built my confidence as a father and reinforced to me that my opinion does matter and that I do have a voice. I have allowed prior representation to make feel like my "wants" were trivial and that I should not spend the money on certain things that actually did really matter to me. This did not feel good. Responsive is one of her many awesome traits. At times of high stress, getting a response whether a message or call quickly really matters to me. She was able to work with my my ex's Attorney in a way that no other attorney has been able to do. This has really felt powerful and has allowed me to be more relaxed and not stress as much about things that I normally would have in the past. Another quality that I so appreciate about Anna, is that she can swiftly get things done- I can tell her what is going on and she can just tell me what is the best way to go about and it has always worked out. I feel like when it comes to conflict with an ex and there is not good communication, having an Attorney that can handle things and get things done is worth it's weight in gold. As most of the time it is involving children and you want things handled fairly and quickly to avoid stress to kiddos. Anna is truly one of a kind, she connects with you and you can tell she "gets it." I would highly recommend Anna to anyone.

Posted by Robert | February 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An excellent and fierce advocate

I retained Attorney Anna Loess to help me navigate modification of custody and secure impasse authority, related to services for my children, including a special needs child. Anna was incredibly compassionate and understanding of our family situation. She provided excellent guidance and candid asse...ssment of the circumstances. I always felt certain she was fighting not just for me, her client, but also for my children's well-being. She was very thorough, communicative, and responsive during a multi-month process. I would turn to Anna again without hesitation if I need legal counsel in the future. I have recommended her to a colleague and a family friend, because I wanted them to have to best attorney in their corner.

Posted by Cory | December 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Winning!

A very kind , understanding and THOROUGH person Anna certainly is! She gets the results you want! I am extremely happy that I chose Anna for representation!

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Anna Loess's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Joanis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Anna. Clients hire lawyers for their experience, knowledge, and judgment. In my view, Anna's experience is extensive. She is well versed in the law and her judgment is first rate. Anna can be relied on to do excellent work for her clients."

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Bradley Giglio

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Anna is a brilliant attorney that I had the pleasure of working with. She is very knowledgeable about the law and genuinely cares for her clients. I strongly endorse her."

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Ashley Richter

Probate lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anna is a very intelligent, compassionate advocate. I have come to trust her judgment tremendously on probate, estate planning and elder law matters. In fact, I often refer matters to her that I find too complicated myself in these areas. She has earned her reputation as a well respected attorney in all of these areas."

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Megan Phillips

Litigation lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Anna on several litigation matters, both as opposing counsel and co-counsel. I have also come to know her well as a fellow attorney I can trust to give me her candid opinion on difficult issues that come up in my cases. She is hands down the best probate litigation attorney I have come across. Her talents are plentiful: excellent writing skills, outstanding courtroom demeanor, ability to assess options quickly and thoroughly, and the ability to make the client feel heard. I endorse Anna with enthusiasm, and encourage anyone looking for help with estate planning, family law or probate litigation to call her immediately!"

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Chantelle Ringe

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Anna provides top-notch representation, no matter the issue. Whether navigating her client through a high-conflict divorce, or assisting a family with long-term care planning for a loved one, she is able to chart a course aimed at achieving the best results possible under the law for her clients."

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David Joanis

Family lawyer

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Bradley Giglio

Family lawyer

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Megan Phillips

Litigation lawyer

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Heather Wilson

Elder law lawyer

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Chantelle Ringe

Estate planning lawyer

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Collin Ritzinger

Elder law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Attorney, DeWitt LLP

2012 - 2020

Partner, Hill, Glowacki, Jaeger & Hughes, LLP

Associations

2015 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law Section, Door County Workshop Committee

Co-chair

2012 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law Section

Board Member

Legal Association of Women

State Bar of Wisconsin

Education

1999

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Missouri, Columbia

Bachelor's Degree

Speaking Engagements

2015

Handling a Basic Divorce

Post-Judgment Issues in Divorce CLE

2015

Build Your Practice - Elder Law

Guardianship and Protective Placement

2014

Door County Family Law Workshop

Elder law issues in family law matters

2014

Build Your Practice - Elder Law

Guardianship and Protective Placement

N/A

Lunch and Learn

Interplay of Advance Directives, Guardianship, and Protective Placement

Publications

2015

State Bar of Wisconsin Journal of Family Law Co-Authored - Estate Recovery Issues in Family Law Matters

1998

DePaul Journal of Health Care Law Contributor

Languages

English

Activity

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