Jane E. Nagle is a founding partner of McSwain Nagle & Giese, P.C., and she concentrates her practice primarily in the areas of divorce and family law in DuPage, Cook, Will, Kane, Kendall, Lake and surrounding collar counties. Over the years, Jane has handled numerous pre-decree and post-decree divorce cases as well as paternity, child support enforcement, and contested cases involving the allocation of parental decision-making and parenting time. Jane is also experienced in handling chapter 7 bankruptcy cases as well as negotiating various types of unsecured debts, obtaining excellent settlements for her clients facing financial hardship.
Through her years of experience, Jane has developed the ability to determine the most effective strategy to help her individual clients reach their goals and desired outcomes in their cases. She understands that some cases require an aggressive litigation strategy, while others benefit from and are quickly resolved with skillful negotiation and settlement discussions. Jane is compassionate toward her clients as she helps them navigate through the litigation process.
Jane has been named an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star for four consecutive years, a designation reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys under forty years old in Illinois. Jane currently serves as the Secretary on the Standing Committee on the Illinois Bar Journal Editorial Board, and she is an active member of the DuPage County and Illinois State Bar Associations. Jane is also a trained Guardian ad Litem with the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court where she investigates and provides reports to judges on issues related to the best interests of the children involved in highly contested divorce or parentage cases.
Jane received her law degree from DePaul University College of Law and graduated from Indiana University – Bloomington with her Bachelor of Arts in both International Studies and Spanish with a minor in Italian. During law school, Jane worked as an extern for the Honorable Judge Michael Panter in both the Domestic Relations and Law Divisions. Jane was a member of and associate editor for the DePaul Law Review in which she had an article published in 2012.
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2012 | 06/05/2021 |
| Legal answers | 2 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2021 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
| Best New Legal Content Volunteer | Illinois Legal Aid Online | 2018 |
| DuPage County Judges Nite Crew | DuPage County Bar Association | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| DuPage County Judges Nite Crew | DuPage County Bar Association | 2016 |
| DuPage County Judges Nite Crew | DuPage County Bar Association | 2015 |
| Dean’s Certificate of Pro Bono Service | DePaul University College of Law | 2012 |
| CALI Excellence for the Future Award | CALI | 2010 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Kollias & Giese, P.C. | 2014 - Present |
| Associate Attorney | Anderson & Associates, P.C. | 2012 - 2014 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Bar Association - Standing Committee on the Illinois Bar Journal | Secretary | 2020 - Present |
| United States Supreme Court | N/A | 2018 - Present |
| DuPage County Bar Association | LRS Committee Member | 2016 - Present |
| DuPage County Bar Association | DCBA Brief Editorial Board Member | 2015 - Present |
| Illinois State Bar Association | Standing Committee on IL Bar Journal Editorial Board | 2014 - Present |
| DuPage County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
| DuPage County Bar Association | Law Day Vice Chair | 2018 - 2019 |
| DuPage Association of Women Lawyers | Member | 2012 - 2017 |
| Chicago Bar Association | Member | 2011 - 2016 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kollias & Giese, P.C.: DuPage County Divorce Lawyer Blog | Can You File Bankruptcy to Discharge Your Family Support Obligations? | 2016 |
| Kollias & Giese, P.C.: DuPage County Lawyer Blog | Premarital Agreements in Illinois: A Hypothetical Scenario | 2016 |
| Kollias & Giese, P.C.: DuPage County Lawyer Blog | Custody and Visitation Rights for Grandparents and Non-Parents in Illinois | 2016 |
| Kollias & Giese, P.C.: DuPage County Divorce Lawyer Blog | The Illinois Parentage Act of 2015: Gender Equality | 2016 |
| ISBA Family Law Newsletter | Supreme Court Rule 304(a): Does including the language of the rule in an order make it appealable? | 2015 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| DePaul University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |
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Kendall Hartsfield, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Apr 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jane is a bright and wonderful advocate, who works diligently to achieve favorable results for her clients. I'm happy to recommend her to anyone seeking a compassionate and dedicated attorney for representation.
Dennise Mccann, Family Attorney on Oct 4, 2013
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Jane is a bright, hard-working, dedicated, intelligent attorney. Her work is exemplary.
Sean Mccumber, Family Attorney on Apr 9, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jane has been my opponent, my guardian ad litem, or I have been her guardian ad litem. On any of these cases, she digs in and gets to work right away. She will look at all sides of an argument. In court, when she has to litigate, she is prepared, poised, and professional. I endorse her!
Richard Conner, Family Attorney on May 17, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
Jane’s knowledge and experience guides client’s to productive results. She also is very timely and has a great sense of forethought, which allows her to handle her client's cases strategically and with poise.
Teresa Dettloff, Family Attorney on Mar 29, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
Jane is a competent, hardworking, and knowledgeable attorney who advocates vigorously for her clients.
Michael Orescanin, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 5, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Ms. Nagle was very professional and courteous to deal with as opposing counsel. Jane advocated zealously for her client, yet she was able to remain reasonable and professional to ensure both clients were able to resolve their divorce. I endorse this lawyer.
Kendall Hartsfield, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Apr 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jane is a bright and wonderful advocate, who works diligently to achieve favorable results for her clients. I'm happy to recommend her to anyone seeking a compassionate and dedicated attorney for representation.
Joanne Moon, Family Attorney on Sep 17, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jane Penley is an intelligent and charismatic attorney. She is a great litigator and a zealous advocate for her clients.
Daniel Kollias, Family Attorney on Sep 12, 2014
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Jane is among the brightest, most trustworthy family law attorneys practicing today. She is a tireless advocate for her clients who understands that being an effective family law attorney requires a healthy dose of pragmatism and common sense.
Robert Boszko, Family Attorney on Oct 14, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse Jane Penley. She is an efficient, reliable and knowledgeable attorney and has helped me on some very difficult cases.
Lisa Giese, Family Attorney on Oct 5, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
Jane is hard working, intelligent, and quickly on her way to becoming a big name in the family law community. It is a pleasure working with her and I would highly recommend her.
Dennise Mccann, Family Attorney on Oct 4, 2013
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Jane is a bright, hard-working, dedicated, intelligent attorney. Her work is exemplary.
I endorse this lawyer.
Sarah Nolan, Family Attorney on Sep 11, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
Jane is a very intelligent attorney who works hard to get results for her clients. She is very well respected by the judges and attorneys who work with her.
Jane is hardworking, intelligent, and a pleasure to work with.
Elizabeth Demonte, Family Attorney on Aug 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jane has extensive knowledge of family law and is a zealous advocate for her clients.
Paul Winters, Family Attorney on Aug 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Penley is an excellent attorney whose competence in the courtroom is matched by the superb service she provides her clients. She has my highest recommendation.
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