Murphy Desmond S.C. is a full-service Wisconsin law firm with offices in Madison, Janesville, Appleton, and Dodgeville, offering a wide range of legal services from business and family law to estate planning and criminal defense. Known for its deep community roots and nearly a century of service, the firm stands out for its experienced attorneys, many of whom are recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America.
The firm takes a client-centered approach, providing tailored legal solutions for individuals, families, businesses, and professionals across Wisconsin. With expertise spanning multiple practice areas, Murphy Desmond serves a diverse clientele including entrepreneurs, licensed professionals, families navigating divorce or estate matters, and businesses requiring regulatory, transactional, or litigation support.
Services Offered
- Administrative and Regulatory Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution – Mediation & Arbitration
- Business Law
- Business Startup/ Entrepreneur Legal Services
- Business Succession Planning
- Collection Law
- Creditors’ Rights, Business Bankruptcy & Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense
- Defense of Licensed Professionals
- Divorce & Family Law
- Eminent Domain
- Employment & Labor Law
- Environmental Law, Renewable Energy & Sustainability
- Estate Planning & Probate
- Grandparents’ Rights
- Guardianships (Adult)
- Immigration Law
- Juvenile Defense Law
- Litigation
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Municipal Law
- OWI / DUI / Drunk Driving
- Probate, Estate, Trust and Fiduciary Litigation
- Real Estate, Land Use & Construction
- Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
- Tax Law
- White Collar Criminal Defense Law
The firm serves clients throughout Wisconsin from its four office locations and has attorneys proficient in Spanish. Murphy Desmond has received accolades including inclusion in the “Best Law Firms” rankings and maintains a strong commitment to community service and pro bono initiatives.
