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 Paul | July 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Family Law Rock Star

Anna joined the team managing the wrap up of my parents' estate. There was a family power struggle that had ground all progress to a halt. There were very complex legal dependencies involved in the wrap up along with some stubborn parties. Anna applied a balance of creativity and structure, utiliz...ing a balance of velvet gloves and an iron fist to deal with interpersonal conflicts among the parties.

Posted by Carolyn | July 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Judith Burke Divorce

A complicated case because my sister was diagnosed with Alzheimer's shortly after she was married. Her husband filed for the divorce. Anna was knowledgeable, thorough, and compassionate. She not only protected the rights of a person who couldn't take care of herself, she gave her entire family pea...ce of mind and the ability to take care of her for the rest of her life.

Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Probate

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 rea...lity. 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.

Posted by Dan | July 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Anna Loess

I worked with Anna on a very difficult family law issue and was impressed and grateful for her thoroughness and grasp of the issues. She's very detail-oriented, doesn't miss a thing, and was extremely effective at untangling - then explaining - the nuances of my case.

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Expected better

I hired Attorney Loess to help with my divorce case. After several months of doing the majority of the work needed for court myself and spending $5000, I terminated her services and never even received a follow-up reply from her.

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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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