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Mary E. McSwain is a Founding Partner of McSwain Rapp Law, LLC in Wheaton, Illinois. She is a general practitioner whose work focuses on family law and residential real estate. Before opening her current firm, she practiced with Attorney Neal Cerne, who later became a Judge in DuPage County.
Over the course of her career, Mary has built a strong reputation as a trial attorney and advocate. She has written several appellate briefs that led to published, precedent-setting opinions. Known for her strong Midwest work ethic, she has represented thousands of clients in family law matters and real estate transactions.
Mary has also been active in legal education and professional leadership. She has presented at seminars sponsored by the DuPage County Bar Association, Chicago Title Insurance Company, and the Illinois State Bar Association. In addition, she is a registered title agent for several title insurance companies.
Her service to the legal community includes leadership roles with several respected organizations. She served as Chair of the DuPage County Real Estate Law and Practice Committee during 1993–1994 and again during 2007–2008, where she helped facilitate revisions to the regional residential real estate contract. She is also a longtime former member of the board of directors of the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association and the DuPage County Family Law Committee, with more than 25 years of involvement.
Mary also served as an elected member of the Illinois State Bar Association Assembly from 2004 to 2010 and on the board of the DuPage County Bar Association from 2000 to 2006. During that time, she chaired several committees, including Court Facilities and Law Practice Management.
Her work has earned recognition throughout the local legal community, including the DCBA Pro Bono Service Award for 2005–2006 and the DCBA Board of Directors Award for 1999–2000. She also holds a 5/5 Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating and a 10/10 client rating on Avvo.
Mary earned her bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Chicago and her Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University College of Law. She was admitted to practice in Illinois and the Northern District of Illinois in 1983, and before the United States Supreme Court in 2015.
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Posted by Sam & Anna | October 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Thank you , Mary McSwain
We just closed on both the house we sold and the house we just bought! Mary McSwain and her team did an excellent job. It could have been a domino effect from our buyers' buyer down the line but their efficient coordination and communication helped to make a smooth closing. Thank you Mary and ...
Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
An Excellent Attorney
I hired Mary McSwain through a referral. She assisted me in a two-year grueling process of divorce for which I am very grateful today. She is a professional who really understands the law and and the court system. As a lay person, the legal process was/is very nebulous to me. During the 2 years t...
Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
10 year battle
Mary did and excellent job making sure my family received all that was deserved as I fought a ten year battle. She is professional, knowledgeable, and really goes after what’s right. Mary and her team made sure I was updated throughout the process and details were explained as they happened. I am ...
Posted by Suzanne | April 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Above and Beyond
Mary did a great job with my real estate sale, which was also part of a divorce settlement. She went above and beyond the call of duty to handle some challenging issues, and got everything done in a timely, professional fashion.
Posted by Donna | March 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
BEST experience EVER!
I am eternally grateful to Mary McSwain for helping make the divorce process as smooth as possible. Mary provided me with the information and resources that I needed to make informed choices. Her expertise and guidance throughout the process was of great value to me. I felt incredibly supported by ...
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Pro Bono Legal Service Award, DuPage County Bar Association, Legal Aid
2000
Board Of Directors Award, DuPage County Bar Association
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10.0 Rating (Superb), AVVO
2025 - Present
Partner, McSwain Rapp Law, LLC
1989 - 2025
President, McSwain & Associates, P.C.
1983 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationDirector 2000-2006, current member
2008 - 2008
DuPage County Bar Association, Real Estate Law CommitteeChair
2006 - 2006
DuPage County Bar AssociationDirector
2005 - 2005
DuPage County Bar Association, Court Facilities and LibraryChair
2002 - 2009
Illinois State Bar AssociationAssembly
2001 - 2001
DuPage County Bar Association, Law Practice Management CommitteeChair
1994 - 1994
DuPage County Bar Association, Real Estate Law CommitteeChair
1983
Juris Doctor
1977
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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