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

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Posted by Barbara | February 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate

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 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

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 t...he outcome of this case was better than I hoped for. I have and will continue to recommend Attorney Loess to friends and family.

Posted by Jennifer | December 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 though...ts 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.

Posted by Kathy | July 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 at...torney 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.

Posted by Matt | April 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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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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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