Professional Profiles

If you or someone you know in Southeastern Wisconsin (Washington, Ozaukee, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Dodge, Sheboygan and Fond du Lac Counties) needs the assistance of an experienced attorney, call Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C., today, at 800-805-1976, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.

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STAFF OF THE FIRM:

Linda S. Vanden Heuvel

Linda Vanden Heuvel devotes a majority of her practice to representing individuals involved in family law disputes.  She has practiced family law for over twenty years representing parties in cases involving divorce, collaborative divorce, cooperative divorce, legal separation, annulments, mediation, custody and placement, maintenance, child support, property division, guardianships, adoption, grandparents rights, paternity, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, post-judgment modifications, domestic abuse and restraining orders.  She has served as a Guardian ad Litem on behalf of minor children and incapacitated adults.  Linda is a skilled litigator, but also has the ability to negotiate favorable settlements on behalf of her clients.  She saves her clients time, money and emotional distress through settlement negotiations, but is an exemplary litigator with the ability to effectively litigate cases if settlement efforts fail.  Linda is skilled at handling complex divorces including large estates, contentious custody/placement disputes and property division litigation.   

Linda Vanden Heuvel also regularly practices in the area of personal injury.  Linda litigated one of Washington County’s largest personal injury cases, a 5.9 million dollar award on behalf of a sixteen year old girl critically injured in a West Bend, Wisconsin, automobile accident.  As a personal injury lawyer, Linda sees the human side; the injured bodies, the broken bones, the emotional trauma.  Linda recognizes that an injury to one person injures the whole family.  Linda works hard to obtain the compensation her clients need and to which they are entitled after being involved in a personal injury accident. 

  EDUCATION:

• Marquette University Law School - Milwaukee, J.D.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

• AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell
• American Bar Association
• United States Supreme Court Bar Association
• National Association of Trial Lawyers
• Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Bar Association
• State Bar of Wisconsin
• Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers
• Milwaukee Bar Association
• Washington County Bar Association
• Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, Inc.
• Cooperative Divorce Bar Association
• National Association of Law Enforcement Attorneys

EXPERIENCE:

• Represents clients at trial and appellate level
• Practice areas include family law, personal injury and employment law
• Lecturer - Marquette University, Milwaukee Area Technical College
• Lectures for the Milwaukee Bar Association, Wisconsin Bar Association and professional legal seminars

PUBLIC SERVICE/ COMMUNITY AFFAIRS:

• Germantown Chamber of Commerce
• Slinger Advancement Association
• Germantown Scholarship Committee
• Friends of Abused Families, Inc.- Board of Directors
• Member of the Board of Professional Responsibility, Milwaukee Committee from 1987-1996
• 2009 United Way Division Leader

Lisa M. Vanden Heuvel

Lisa Vanden Heuvel has practiced law in Wisconsin for 19 years and concentrates her practice in the areas of family law, adoption, termination of parental rights, grandparents rights, mediation, paternity and regularly functions as a Guardian ad Litem in family law matters.  Lisa combines compassionate understanding for her clients with her legal ability.  She is a trained mediator who believes that mediation is often a positive alternative to divorce.

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
• Primary areas of representation include family law, workers compensation and
• employment law

PUBLIC SERVICE/ COMMUNITY AFFAIRS:

• St. Robert's Church and School volunteer
• Germantown Chamber of Commerce Circus Train Committee
• Germantown Historical Society OktoberFest Walk Committee

Daniel R. Dineen

Daniel R. Dineen graduated from Marquette University in 1977.  His practice is focused on the areas of real estate, business and representation of trucking companies located throughout the United States.  He counsels clients on matters ranging from the daily legal issues that affect businesses to overall business planning, including business acquisitions, sales and mergers.  Dan also represents the interests of companies and management in all aspects of personnel relations, including employment policies, contract negotiations and discrimination cases.  In the real estate area, Dan represents individuals, families and businesses in all areas of real estate purchase and sale.

EDUCATION:

• Marquette University Law School - Milwaukee, J.D.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

• American Bar Association
• Milwaukee Bar Association
• Transportation Lawyers Association
• Washington County Bar Association

PUBLIC SERVICE/ COMMUNITY AFFAIRS:

• Slinger Advancement Association
• Slinger Soccer Club, Past President
• Honours, Inc.
• AIS (Agriculture and Industrial Society) Board Member

Graham P. Wiemer

Graham P. Wiemer earned his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Dayton, in Dayton, Ohio.  He majored in Political Science and Philosophy with a minor in Human Rights.  At UD, Graham was a recipient of the Eugene Stenger Outstanding Junior in Political Science award, given to the top Junior majoring in Political Science each year.  While an undergraduate, Graham studied in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and volunteered for Habitat for Humanity.  Graham also interned at Congressman Tony Hall's district office, where he worked on constituent concerns related to immigration issues and opening food pantries. 

Graham attended the University of Notre Dame Law School, and spent his second year of law school studying international law and also working with an American immigration attorney in London, England.  During his final year of law school, Graham was actively involved with the Notre Dame Legal Aid Clinic, and quarterbacked his intramural flag football team to a surprising second place finish.  He joined Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. immediately after graduating from law school.

Graham is currently a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Washington County Bar Association, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and the Eastern District of Wisconsin United States District Court.

Graham's academic background, study abroad and professional work have provided him with excellent communication skills.  He has tutored at all educational levels and has developed a highly effective and accessible client style.  Throughout his diverse experience as an attorney, he has become an effective litigator.

Within his community, Graham has worked extensively helping children and also animals. Graham is currently a member of the Board of Directors for Citizen Advocacy of Washington County and Leadership Germantown.  He has also been foster parent of rescue dogs through Chicago Canine Rescue and PetsConnect.  Outside of his practice, Graham has traveled widely, including the Americas and countries of the former Soviet Union.  He enjoys fantasy football, running triathlons and playing ultimate Frisbee, and lives in Wauwatosa.

EDUCATION:

• J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School, 2006
• B.A., magna cum laude, University of Dayton (Political Science and Philosophy), 2003

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Wisconsin Bar Association
• Washington County Bar Association

Christopher J. MacGillis

Chris MacGillis is an associate at Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. and practices personal injury, family, criminal, and labor law.  Chris works with other experienced attorneys serving clients in a range of legal issues such as divorce, auto accidents, traffic violations, criminal misdemeanors, and labor disputes.

Chris earned his J.D., cum laude, in 2008 from Marquette University Law School, where he was a member of Marquette’s Corporate Moot Team and a member of the Marquette University Law School Moot Court Board.  While in law school, he also gained valuable litigation experience serving as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable Justice Annette K. Ziegler, Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.  Chris was recognized with several CALI (highest grade) awards and was also awarded Best Brief - Legal Research and Writing, Section G.

Prior to entering law school, Chris received his B.A. in Economics from Lawrence University in 2004.  While at Lawrence, Chris was a member of the men’s basketball team, serving as team captain and earning all-academic and all-conference honors.  Chris also spent a semester studying in London and traveled extensively throughout Western Europe. 

Chris’s experiences in and out of the courtroom have made him an excellent communicator and litigator.  Additionally, Chris understands that a client’s needs and expectations are very important and works diligently in providing unparalleled service in meeting his/her expectations.

Outside of the office, Chris enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and sports.

EDUCATION:
Marquette University Law School, J.D., cum laude
Lawrence University, B.A.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

• American Bar Association
• Wisconsin Bar Association
• Washington County Bar Association
• Milwaukee County Bar Association
• Milwaukee Young Lawyer’s Association