Lisa M. Vanden Heuvel
Lisa Vanden Heuvel has practiced law in Wisconsin for 18 years and concentrates her practice in the areas of divorce, mediation, adoption, termination of parental rights, grandparent's rights and paternity. She also regularly functions as a Guardian ad Litem in family law matters. Lisa's compassionate understanding for her clients, coupled with her legal ability, makes her a strong advocate for her clients.
Lisa is also a trained mediator who believes that mediation is often a positive alternative to divorce. Mediation can ease the many challenges faced by couples separating their lives through the divorce process. Mediation often offers a positive, affordable alternative to adversarial divorce, custody, placement, support, property division or other family law disputes.
Lisa's frequent work as a Guardian ad Litem on behalf of children also translates to her representation of clients in custody and placement cases not subject to mediation. She advises clients to realize that while divorce is frustrating and overwhelming for adults, it is even more challenging and emotionally distressing for children. Lisa believes that it is important, if at all possible, to resolve custody and placement battles quickly and peacefully to avoid turmoil for the children. If that is not possible, Lisa diligently fights for her client's rights and the children's best interests. She listens to your goals and provides informative guidance so that you are able to make the best decisions for you and your children.
In divorce, Lisa works to build a mutually satisfactory agreement between her client and his/her spouse. If that cannot be achieved, she is a tenacious and aggressive litigator who fights to achieve her client's needs regarding custody, placement, child support, maintenance and property division. She is able to define key points and potential pitfalls when negotiating a division of assets including retirement funds, stock options and real estate.
When you are involved in a family law dispute, you need a strong and capable advocate to protect your interests. Lisa is such an advocate, but is also compassionate and caring, qualities that almost all of her clients mention throughout the divorce process. Even the friendliest divorce can require careful planning, and Lisa is available for a free initial consultation to address your concerns.
Lisa's litigation experience in family law matters transfers over into representation of clients in traffic and drunk driving related cases. Because of Lisa's five year tenure as a Racine County Deputy Sheriff, she has a vast range of knowledge and experience in these areas. Motivated by the highest standard of professionalism and a passion for justice, Lisa works to deliver successful results to her clients and is available to respond to emergencies with Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C.'s 24/7 availability. She provides honest and non-judgmental legal advice and aggressive defense for her clients.
EDUCATION:
Marquette University Law School - Milwaukee, J.D.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
- American Bar Association
- Wisconsin Bar Association
- Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Washington County Bar Association
EXPERIENCE:
- Prior to attending law school, served as Racine County Deputy Sheriff for five years.
PUBLIC SERVICE/ COMMUNITY AFFAIRS:
- St. Robert's Church and School volunteer
- Germantown Chamber of Commerce Circus Train Co
- Germantown Historical Society OktoberFest Walk Committee
