State Years

Wisconsin - WI 13 years

Illinois - IL 23 years
Licensed for 13 years

State WI

Acquired 2009

Status
Good Standing No misconduct found
Licensed for 23 years

State IL

Acquired 1999

Status
Active and Authorized to Practice Law No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Anna Loess

Family Attorney at Madison, WI

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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 always 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.

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 assessment 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.

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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.
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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
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Probate

20%

Including probate and trust litigation.
Litigation

15%

Including elder abuse litigation.
Child custody

5%
Estate planning

5%
Guardianship

5%

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. LITIGATE WISELY. PERSONAL ATTENTION. REMARKABLE RESULTS.

Anna has served as a director on the Family Law Section Board of the State Bar of Wisconsin. She has presented at several continuing legal education seminars and workshops, and she has been a contributor to the Wisconsin Journal of Family Law. She is a member of the Dane County Bar Association and the State Bar of Wisconsin. Anna is licensed to practice law in both Wisconsin and Illinois. In her free time, Anna enjoys spending time with her family, serving as a chauffeur for her two sports enthusiast children and playing with her dogs.

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Client's Choice

2017 2016

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DeWitt LLP

(608) 535-5839 Office

2 E. Mifflin St., Suite 600

Madison, WI, 53703

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

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Client's Choice

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Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2020

Outstanding Attorney

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Posted by Robert | February 13, 2020

An excellent and fierce advocate

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Posted by anonymous | July 8, 2020

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.

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Posted by Cory | December 20, 2019

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!

Posted by Barbara | February 19, 2019

probate litigation

As personal representative for my brother's estate, I hired Ms Loess to object to a claim made against the estate. She was so skillful, we didn't have to defend our objection. She was willing to travel to another county and always kept me informed of my options and obligations. A positive part of a negative experience.

Posted by Leah Schmitt | February 5, 2019

Highly Recommended

I hired Attorney Loess after my ex-husband filed a motion to modify child support. Attorney Loess supported me through the process by clearly explaining my options and the steps I needed to take to ensure that minimal or no changes were made to my child support payments. She worked hard for me and the outcome of this case was better than I hoped for. I have and will continue to recommend Attorney Loess to friends and family.

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Posted by Jennifer | December 19, 2018

Divorce

Anna is the type of lawyer that works for her client. When my ex tried to take everything for himself Anna proved to him that it was not going to happen. She worked hard to making sure the laws were being followed correctly. She was very helpful telling me what were my choices and what her thoughts were on how we should proceed. She was very knowledgeable and sympathetic when other parts of my life were in need of my time. She is a very compassionate, easy to talk to, good natured lawyer who will help you with all of your needs.

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Posted by Kathy | July 2, 2018

Excellent, respectfully compassionate.

Anna was my attorney for a divorce, and was simply excellent. We settled after some thoughtful, careful negotiation by Anna. Her filings and legal work were excellent, and her communication was superior. She gave excellent and compassionate legal advice; she is experienced and knowledgeable. As an attorney myself, I know I was well-represented. Equally important to me, however, was her consistently respectful and patient attitude during this difficult process. As with all cases, there were some rough spots, and she navigated them expertly. Finally, she was always considerate of her billings and specifically sought to reduce her charges and work whenever the case requirements permitted. I highly recommend this superior attorney, and compassionate and experienced advocate.

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Posted by Matt | April 18, 2018

Made sure the attorney was the least painful part of divorce case

Anna was great to work with as my attorney for a divorce case - she always made sure I understood my options and helped me decide what would be best for me. She always suggested ideas for different approaches that might make things work better. Not being familiar with legal processes myself, she made sure I understood was expected of me and made it simple, while taking care of most communication and logistics quickly and efficiently.

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Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2017

Anna is the lawyer you want at your table. Fearless, thorough, thoughtful, intelligent, articulate and understanding

My divorce was complex and difficult. Anna always had my back, helping me through the confusion of divorce. Her attention to detail and her knowledge of family law and business law helped me to avoid many of the pitfalls that are hidden throughout a complex divorce. She will call out shady or questionable actions, she does not suffer fools and she doesn't mince words. That said, she is also sensitive to how emotionally devastating and challenging the unexpected divorce can be to the Respondent as well as the children involved. Anna fought for and got a fair and equitable outcome in my case, and for that outcome I will always be grateful. She won't let you down.

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Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2017

On our side and never stopped fighting for us!

From the beginning Ms. Loess recognized that we had a case, and demonstrated by her actions that she would do all that she could to help us protect a vulnerable family member from potential elder abuse / exploitation. She walked the extra mile in a timely way, even uncovering things of which we were not aware Her modus operandi is "action."

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Posted by JT | December 13, 2017

Attorney Loess - Attention to Detail

I have used the services of Attorney Loess twice, first to make a Durable POA and Trust/Will and then later to make substantive changes after a life event change. In both cases she had great attention to detail, thought of things I never would have, and made sure all the possibilities were covered. She also made sure that the revised documents had the newest recommended wording. I would use her services again if I needed more changes or new documents.

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Posted by Michelle | December 8, 2017

client who is also an attorney

Anna handled my complicated case in a very skilled, professional, and compassionate manner. My only regret is that I didn't contact Anna earlier in the process, which could have improved my situation. I would happily use Anna's services again if I were in need.

Posted by anonymous | November 7, 2017

Elder Law Issues

Anna has represented our family member with dementia for the past five years. During this time she has dealt with powers of attorney, guardianship and elder abuse issues. She's been a fierce and compassionate advocate and has guided the family through some very difficult times. We continue to seek her advice and rely on her judgment.

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Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2017

Excellent lawyer!

I highly recommend Anna as an attorney. Anna is extremely competent, professional and honest in her work. My sister and I hired her to help with a probate matter. Anna clearly explained our options, quickly responded to all communications and helped us navigate a very difficult family situation. I was impressed with Anna's work to validate our claims and found her to be above reproach. She was also compassionate, understanding and kind. She is clearly a top notch attorney and human being!

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Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2017

Family Litigation

Anna helped us through a family litigation that was very difficult and emotionally draining. She was very compassionate and always quick to respond through phone and email. She made us feel taken care of and protected. We highly recommend Anna and are grateful that we found her.

Posted by Matt | January 3, 2017

Divorce

I had the pleasure to work with Anna for my divorce. She made everything quite simple. Great communication via phone and email.

Posted by Irene | August 30, 2016

Excellent Divorce Lawyer

Anna Loess is an outstanding lawyer. She is very knowledgeable and laid out all possible scenarios in my divorce case. She was easy to work with yet stood her ground when needed, and would have been a formidable defender of my case if it had been necessary. My long working hours required flexibility and she communicated electronically to accommodate me. I highly recommend Mrs. Loess for divorce cases.

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Posted by Gary | August 9, 2016

Estate Planning Excellence

Anna was recommended to me with much praise of her expertise. She was extremely knowledgable in the trust planning for my parents and my disabled brother. From the onset of understanding our needs and wishes to the implementation of writing the trusts that would secure the future needs of my parents and long term financial needs of my disabled brother. Her insights were invaluable and her people skills were excellent in working thru the difficult times. I will continue to place my trust in her person and knowledge for the future. Gary

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Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2016

Exceptional attorney!

Anna Loess helped me navigate probate issues during a very difficult time in my life. She was very patient while being clear and concise. She is extremely knowledgeable and was prompt with responses to all my questions and concerns. She explained my options and possible outcomes with kindness and reality. I was able to proceed with confidence because of her expertise. I needed an advocate and advisor for my legal matters, and she is beyond a doubt the right choice.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Attorney
DeWitt LLP
2020 - Present

Partner
Hill, Glowacki, Jaeger & Hughes, LLP
2012 - 2020

Education

DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999

University of Missouri, Columbia
Bachelor's Degree
1996

Associations

State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law Section, Door County Workshop Committee
Co-chair
2015 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Family Law Section
Board Member
2012 - Present

Legal Association of Women
N/A

State Bar of Wisconsin
N/A

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Client's Choice
Avvo
2017

Client's Choice
Avvo
2016

Publications

State Bar of Wisconsin Journal of Family Law
Co-Authored - Estate Recovery Issues in Family Law Matters
2015

DePaul Journal of Health Care Law
Contributor
1998

Speaking Engagements

Handling a Basic Divorce
Post-Judgment Issues in Divorce CLE
2015

Build Your Practice - Elder Law
Guardianship and Protective Placement
2015

Door County Family Law Workshop
Elder law issues in family law matters
2014

Build Your Practice - Elder Law
Guardianship and Protective Placement
2014

Lunch and Learn
Interplay of Advance Directives, Guardianship, and Protective Placement
N/A

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Attorney endorsements

Received (5)

Given (6)

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David Joanis

Divorce and separation Attorney | 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."

Bradley Giglio

Divorce and separation Attorney | 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."

Ashley Richter

Probate Attorney | 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."

Megan Phillips

Litigation Attorney | 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!"

Chantelle Ringe

Divorce and separation Attorney | 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."

David Joanis

Family

Bradley Giglio

Family

Megan Phillips

Litigation