Denise D. Russo
Of Counsel
Denise Russo joined Salvi, Salvi & Wifler, P.C. in June 2013 to manage the firm's Trusts and Estates law practice. Denise works closely with her clients in order to provide them with personalized planning strategies to avoid probate, minimize tax liability and preserve assets. Some of her services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, pre-marital agreements and trust and estate administration.
Prior to joining the firm, Denise managed her own private law practice and started her law career as a Cook County Public Defender. In addition to her legal experience, Denise's professional background includes executive consulting and international business experience. She is fluent in Spanish.
Practice Areas:
- Estate Planning
- Estate Administration
- Trust Administration
Bar Admissions:
- Texas
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
Education:
- John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, J.D., 1981
- John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, LL.M., Estate Planning, 2016
- Indiana University, Bloomington, Illinois, B.A., 1978, Major: Speech Communication
Memberships:
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Chicago Estate Planning Council (CEPC)
- Justinian Society of Lawyers



