Lisa M. Giese

Lisa M. Giese is a licensed attorney specializing in domestic relations and bankruptcy matters in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Will and surrounding collar counties.  Within the field of family law, Lisa 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.  Lisa 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, Lisa 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.  Lisa 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, Lisa focused her studies in family law and earned her certificate in Child and Family Law upon graduation.  Lisa 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.

Lisa 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.  Lisa helps homeowners analyze their current situation and determine whether a loan modification or bankruptcy can help them avoid losing their home in foreclosure.  Lisa is also experienced in negotiating unsecured debts, including credit card, medical and IRS debt. 

Lisa’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 Lisa immediately to determine what your rights and obligations are.