33 East Main Street
Suite 500
Madison, WI 53703
Mailing address:
P.O.Box 2038
Madison, WI 53701
Phone:
608.257.7181
Fax:
608.257.2508
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Since 1931

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Lawrence E. Bechler 

phone (866) 461-9674
(608) 807-0262
email lbechler@murphydesmond.com

A Wisconsin practitioner since 1977 and a shareholder in Murphy Desmond S.C., Mr. Bechler's practice emphasizes municipal, probate and property tax law.

He has substantial experience in representing both municipal governments and citizens in their relationship with governments in such areas as land use, subdivision, zoning and economic development law.

Mr. Bechler has a solid background in all aspects of estate planning and probate, as well as real estate development. In addition, he has considerable experience in civil and appellate litigation.

Mr. Bechler is recognized as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer, one of the Best Lawyers in America as well as in Who's Who in American Law and Who's Who in America.

Bar Admissions:
Wisconsin, 1977
U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1977
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1979
U.S. Supreme Court, 1997
Education:
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI , 1977
J.D.


The Ohio State University, 1974
M.A.


The Ohio State University, 1972
B.A.
Honors: With Distinction


Published Works:
"Property Tax Law in Wisconsin", National Business Institute, 1995-1996; 1999-2003


"The Importance of the Recent Recodification of Town Highway Law", Administrative & Local Government News No. 58 (October 2004)


"2005 Wis. Act 81 and Elimination of Nonconforming Uses", Administrative & Local Government News No. 61 (April 2006)


"Supreme Court Defines Special Assessment Standards", Administrative and Local Government News No. 62 (December 2006)


Classes/Seminars Taught:
Instructor, Real Estate Law and Probate Law, General Practice Course, University of Wisconsin Law, 1989


Lecturer: "Property Tax Law in Wisconsin", National Business Institute, 1995 - 1996


Lecturer: "Property Tax Law in Wisconsin", National Business Institute, 1999 - 2003


Lecturer: "New Developments in Wisconsin Impact Fee Law", State Bar of Wisconsin (2007) and League of Wisconsin Municipalities (2007)


Honors and Awards:
Recognized by, The Best Lawyers in America


Recognized by, Who's Who in America


Professional Associations and Memberships:
American Bar Association
Member


State Bar of Wisconsin, 1979 - 1983
Member, Convention and Entertainment Committee


Administrative and Local Government Law Section, 2003 - Present
Board of Directors


Section Leaders Council, 2007 - Present


Dane County Bar Association
Member


American Judicature Society
Member


League of Wisconsin Municipalities - Attorneys Section
Member


International Municipal Lawyers Association
Member


Madison Solid Waste Advisory Committee, 1992 - 1993
Member


Wisconsin Joint Legislative Council, 2002 - 2003
Member, Special Committee on Recodification of Town Highway Law


Administrative and Local Government Law Section, 2006 - 2007
Vice President


Administrative and Local Government Law Section, 2007 - Present
President



We serve clients throughout the Madison, Wisconsin area, including Dane County, Jefferson County, Rock County, Green County, Iowa County, Sauk County, Columbia County, Dodge County, and throughout Wisconsin.