Dennise L. McCann is an attorney at Anderson & Associates, P.C. who focuses on complex family law, bankruptcy and probate matters. She has been the managing attorney of the firm's Wheaton office since 2007. Dennise has been a certified mediator and guardian ad litem since 2010. She was nominated for an Inspirational Woman Award in 2012. She served as a career law clerk to the Honorable Susan Pierson Sonderby from 1988 to 1992 and was responsible for reviewing her daily motion call, researching legal issues, drafting opinions and writing speech materials for continuing legal education programs. She graduated from The John Marshall Law School in January of 1988. During law school, Dennise interned for the Honorable Susan Pierson Sonderby, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois and was a law clerk for Anderson & Associates, P.C. She graduated from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, summa cum laude, in 1984 with a major in Criminal Justice and a minor in Sociology.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1988 | 12/06/2020 |
Legal answers | 76 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Nominated for Inspirational Woman Award | DuPage Association of Women Lawyers | 2012 |
Mediation Certification | Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Illinois | 2010 |
Certified Guardian Ad Litem | Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Illinois | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Anderson & Associates, P.C. | 2018 - Present |
Managing Attorney | Anderson & Associates, P.C. | 1994 - Present |
Career Law Clerk | Honorable Susan Pierson Sonderby | 1988 - 1992 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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DuPage County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Committee | Chair | 2015 - Present |
DuPage County Bar Association | Mentor-Mentee Program | 2014 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present |
Chicago Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2008 - Present |
DuPage County Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
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DuPage Association of Women Lawyers | Attorney Member | 2007 - Present |
DuPage County Bar Association, Family Law and Practice Committee | Member | 2007 - Present |
DuPage County Bar Association, Elder Law Committee | Member | 2007 - Present |
DuPage County Bar Association, Estate Planning & Probate Committee | Member | 2007 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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PRWEB | Anderson & Associates, P.C. Promotes Four Lawyers to Partner | 2018 |
PRWEB | Anderson & Associates, P.C., Expands Practice Areas to Better Serve Wheaton Families | 2017 |
Dupage County Bar Association | Wheaton Family Law Attorneys Appointed to DuPage County Bar Association Leadership Roles | 2015 |
PRWEB | Wheaton Family Law Attorneys Appointed to DuPage County Bar Association Leadership Roles | 2015 |
Chicago Tribune | Schaumburg Family Law Attorneys Present at Continuing Legal Education Seminars | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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John Marshall Law School, Chicago | JD - Juris Doctor | 1988 |
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater | BS - Bachelor of Science (Magna Cum Laude) | 1984 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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DuPage County Bar Association CLE | Beginner's Guide to Bankruptcy | 2015 |
Job Search Workshop | Job Search-Resume Review | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Peterson v. Knight | Debt discharged |
Prester v. Rossi | Debtor agreed to repay 100% of the debt. |
Spychalski and Spychalski | Won custody for father |
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Nichol Broshous, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 16, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Agnes Zielinski Olechno, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 12, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Dennise in an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services.
Robert Boszko, Family Attorney on Oct 14, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I have worked with Dennise for several years. She always zealously advocates for her clients while maintaining the utmost civility and professionalism. She is an excellent litigator and well versed negotiator and I would not hesitate to recommend her.
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Jane Nagle, Family Attorney on Oct 5, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Dennise McCann is exceptionally hardworking, intelligent, compassionate, and committed to being a zealous advocate for her clients. She has extensive knowledge and experience in the fields of family law, bankruptcy, real estate, and estate planning.
Sarah Nolan, Family Attorney on Aug 28, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Cores, Family Attorney on Feb 18, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Dennise is a consummate professional, extremely well versed in the law and fervent advocate for her clients. She is a highly skilled attorney, who is always prepared. Dennise is a well respected member of the legal community. I enjoy my opportunities to work with Dennise.
Wendy Musielak, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 28, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Dennise is a highly skilled, knowledgeable attorney who represents her clients in a professional and skilled manner. It is always a pleasure to work with Dennise.
Sean Mccumber, Family Attorney on Oct 18, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Denise is a solid professional who knows the law and the facts of her case. She is always prepared, always pleasant, and always diligent. She is great!
Kiley Whitty, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jun 1, 2010
Relationship: Co-worker
Dennise is an excellent attorney and is seen by many of her colleagues as a mentor. She has a wealth of experience in the areas of family law, bankruptcy law and creditor negotiations and, as a result, she is the first person I contact when faced with a complex legal issue. She is very passionate about her work and tirelessly advocates to achieve optimal results for her clients.
Viren Patel, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 24, 2010
Relationship: Co-worker
Dennise's 20 plus years of experience in creditor negotiations and all facets of bankruptcy place on a level unmatched by others in the legal community. Every time I have had questions in these areas, Dennise has used her experience to guide me and give me creative solutions. Additionally, Dennise is dependable, trustworthy, reliable and represents her clients in the most professional and zealous of manners.
Christopher Maurer, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 23, 2010
Relationship: Co-worker
When it comes to difficult questions in the areas of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, Dennise McCann is the first person I consult. Her knowledge of bankrutpcy laws is encyclopedic and she has answered many of my questions in the past. Dennise takes a very detail approach to her cases, and I wholeheartedly endorse her work.
Lisa Giese, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 22, 2010
Relationship: Co-worker
Dennise's experience in creditor negotiations and bankruptcy is unparalleled in the DuPage legal community. She is always on top of new developments in the law and her creative approach to problem solving is truly a gift. I would recommend Dennise to anyone in need of an experienced and professional bankruptcy attorney.