About Robert E. Nennig
Robert E. Nennig Jr. is a attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, with a focus on business law, estate planning, probate, and elder law. He is licensed to practice in both Wisconsin and Illinois. This lets the attorney serve clients across state lines. Nennig earned his Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law in 1997, equipping him with a solid foundation in legal principles.
Prior to his legal education, he graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1992, earning a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Accounting. Before entering law school, Nennig passed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and worked at a public accounting firm in Milwaukee. This experience provided him with valuable insights into financial matters, which he later integrated into his legal practice. His early legal career included significant roles as a law clerk for Commonwealth Edison and the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Civil Litigation Division. These positions allowed him to gain practical experience in legal research and litigation, further preparing him for his future endeavors. After graduating from law school, Nennig began his professional career as an Assistant State's Attorney at the Cook County State Attorney's Office.
There, he developed his litigation skills and gained firsthand experience in prosecuting various cases. He subsequently joined Chapman and Cutler, LLP as an Associate attorney, where he focused on corporate law and financial transactions. In 1997, he established Nennig Law Offices, LLC, located at 6418 Normandy Lane, Suite 225, Madison, WI 53719. Since its inception, his practice has concentrated on estate planning, including the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and marital property agreements. In addition to estate planning, Nennig handles probate administration, trust administration, and guardianship matters. His expertise extends to business law services, encompassing contract drafting, business formation, mergers and acquisitions, and partnership disputes.
Nennig is an active member of several professional organizations, including Elder Counsel, Wealth Counsel, and The Advisors Forum. His commitment to excellence in his field has been recognized through multiple "Star of Madison" awards from the Wisconsin State Journal. Outside of his professional commitments, Nennig resides in Madison with his wife and two daughters. He values community involvement and has served on the Parkcrest Pool Board of Directors, contributing to local initiatives. In his free time, he enjoys spending quality moments with friends and family, further enriching his life outside of the legal profession.
