McSwain Nagle & Giese, P.C. (MNG) has announced the opening of their new law firm in Wheaton.

With more than 65 years of combined experience in divorce and family law, their accomplished attorneys are well-qualified to assist the citizens of DuPage County and surrounding areas with a variety of legal matters.

Attorney Mary E. McSwain concentrates her practice in the areas of family law and residential real estate. As an accomplished trial attorney, Mary has written several appellate briefs that resulted in precedent-setting published opinions. Active in the legal community, Mary has served as an elected member of the Illinois State Bar Association Assembly and the DuPage County Bar Association Board of Directors. Prior to opening McSwain Nagle & Giese, Mary’s former law partner was Attorney Neal Cerne, who is now an Associate Judge in DuPage County.

Attorney Jane E. Nagle concentrates her practice in the areas of divorce and family law in DuPage, Cook, Will, Kane, Kendall, Lake and surrounding counties. Jane has managed 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 and creditor negotiations. 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.

Attorney Lisa M. Giese has handled thousands of uncontested and contested family law cases, including pre- and post-decree divorce cases, support modification and enforcement proceedings, paternity and parenting time (visitation) matters, allocation of parental responsibilities (child custody) and removal (relocation) cases, DCFS appeals, orders of protection, and guardianship cases. Lisa is active in the legal community, serving on the Illinois State Bar Association’s Child Law Section Council for the last several years. Lisa previously served as a Director of the DuPage County Bar Association and DuPage Association of Women Lawyers.

In addition, Attorney Jessica L. Defino and Attorney Melissa L. Marin both use their unique skill sets and personal experiences to passionately advocate for their clients, providing sound legal advice on various family law issues. Attorney Kevin C. McSwain utilizes his vast knowledge of Illinois law to guide clients on family law and residential real estate transactions.