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Lisa Marie Giese
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Lisa M. Giese is a licensed attorney concentrating in domestic relations and bankruptcy matters in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Will and surrounding collar counties. Within the field of family law, Ms. Giese has handled a variety of uncontested and contested cases including pre-decree and post-decree divorce, child support enforcement, paternity and visitation matters, custody and removal cases, DCFS appeals, orders of protection, and disabled adult guardianships. Ms. Giese is a zealous advocate for her clients and knows when a case should be settled and when it requires aggressive representation and litigation.
As a trained Guardian ad Litem with the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court, Ms. Giese has been appointed by the Court on numerous occasions to serve in that capacity and to make recommendations relating to custody, parenting time, and removal in accordance with the best interests of the minor children. Ms. Giese has also served many years as a volunteer for the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program in Cook and DuPage County assisting the Court in complex abuse and neglect cases within the juvenile court system. While in law school, Ms. Giese focused her studies in family law and earned her Certificate in Child and Family Law upon graduation. Ms. Giese is an active member of the DuPage County Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association and serves as a director for the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers.
Ms. Giese is also an experienced debtor’s rights attorney and is a regular advocate in bankruptcy, small claims and foreclosure court for families suffering due to the current economic state. Ms. Giese helps homeowners analyze their current situation and determine whether a loan modification or bankruptcy can help them avoid losing their home in foreclosure. Ms. Giese is also experienced in negotiating unsecured debts, including credit card, medical and IRS debt.
Ms. Giese’s experience with bankruptcy and foreclosure regularly aids her in her practice of family law, where the two fields often become intertwined. If your current or ex-spouse has filed bankruptcy while you are in the midst of a pre or post-decree divorce case, or you yourself are considering filing, contact Ms. Giese immediately to determine what your rights and obligations are.
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Licensed in Illinois for 17 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
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Location
Nagle & Giese, P.C.
400 Knoll Street, Suite B, Wheaton, IL, 60187
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Posted by Dario | June 27, 2014 | Child Custody
Professional, Very Responsive, and Passionate!
I was very lucky to find Lisa as my first attorney on my child custody and visitation needs. Where do I start, she’s amazing! Everything from responding quickly to my emails, to handling stressful situations with complete professionalism, through keeping me extremely well informed of the entire proce...
Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2014
Absolute best! I will (and have) recommended her to anyone who'll listen.
Prior to hiring Lisa, I had the misfortune of hemorrhaging money to four other attorneys. Lisa is the absolute best! She has accomplished more for me in a matter of a few short months than any of the other attorney's combined. Ditto to all the kudos in other reviews! There are not enough adject...
Posted by Steph | April 25, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
KNOWLEDGEABLE ATTORNEY
She went above and beyond on the hearing date by getting our case heard. She could have said nothing, and the motion to vacate would have been granted. I know that if I didn’t have a great attorney, the motion would have been granted. She has experience, knowledge, and gave affectionate guidance, sh...
Posted by anonymous | December 02, 2013 | Child Custody
Hate to do it ...
Ms. Giese hasn't helped me one bit, even has made me angry more times than not. She made more decisions that went against me than for me. Yet I cannot bring myself to give her anything less than a stellar review. As my children's GAL she has been exceptionally hard working, tactful, honest, patient, ...
Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2013 | Child Custody
Child custody
I changed attorneys and Lisa represented me in a lengthy custody battle. She is smart and fair and I was able to receive custody and start to build a life for the kids.
Lisa Marie Giese's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Lisa for as long as she has been practicing. She has come to me for advice, showing a strong ethic for growth. When we have been on opposing sides, she is beyond well-prepared, and knows every fact of every issue in her case. She has become one of the pillars of our legal community. I am proud to endorse her, and call her my friend."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Lisa is extremely professional and her knowledge of the law serves her clients in the best way possible. She is focused on effective resolution for her clients, and accomplishes that through skilled negotiations or tenacious litigation."
"Lisa is a zealous advocate for her clients with an excellent reputation in the community. She is always prepared for court, of the highest moral character, and an effective negotiator/skilled litigator."
"Lisa represented the husband on a divorce in which I represented the wife. She is very knowledgeable and very professional. She did a great job for her client & is well respected in the community for a reason."
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"Attorney Giese has an expansive knowledge of the law and an impressive enthusiasm for her cases. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their counsel. I highly endorse this attorney."
"Lisa is not only a preeminent figure in the Guardian ad Litem arena, but she is a ferocious advocate for her clients in the divorce/family law side of things as well. I wholeheartedly endorse her in all fields in which she practices."
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"Lisa Giese is an excellent attorney. I have worked as opposing counsel to her on several matters. She has a thorough knowledge of the law and the factual details of her particular cases. Additionally, she maintains a focus on the "big picture" to ultimately achieve the best results for her clients. Even in contentious cases, she comports herself with a high level of professionalism. She is prompt, responsive, and invariably well-prepared."
"Lisa is a very professional and knowledgeable advocate. I endorse this lawyer."
"Lisa is a great person and an even better attorney. I endorse her."
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"Lisa has the perfect combination of intelligence and strong work ethic. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Giese is an outstanding attonrey with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly endorse her."
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"I endorse this lawyer's work. Lisa is a fierce, yet reasonable negotiator who is well-respected in the legal community. She has a wealth of knowledge about complex legal issues and passionately advocates for her clients to achieve optimal results."
"Lisa is a true professional and tremendous colleague. In her dealings with clients she is professional, forthright and polite. Her practice area is demanding and while a passionate and zealous advocate for her clients, Lisa is always calm and practical. Lisa is well respected by her peers in the court rooms of DuPage. Additionally, Lisa devotes her spare time to the bar associations and their activities."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Certificate in Child and Family Law, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Partner, Nagle & Giese, P.C.
2014 - 2020
Partner, Kollias & Giese, P.C.
2008 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Anderson & Associates, P.C.
2006 - 2008
Legal Secretary & Law Clerk, Hanley Flight & Zimmerman
Associations
2017 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationSection Council
2013 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationGAL Committee Member
2012 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
DCBA Family Law CommitteeMember
2004 - Present
Court Appointed Special AdvocateVolunteer Advocate
2014 - 2015
Illinois State Bar AssociationFamily Law Section Council
2013 - 2014
Illinois State Bar AssociationYLD Council Member
2013 - 2016
DuPage County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2009 - 2013
DuPage Association of Women LawyersDirector
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Marriage of Flynn
Affirmed.
Education
2008
Loyola University School of Law
Juris Doctor
2004
Michigan State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Advanced Custody and Visitation Issues
GAL Appointed -Now What?
2013
GAL Training Seminar
Role of the GAL from the Perspective of the GAL
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers