Tim R. Valentyn 33 East Main Street
Suite 500
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
| phone | (608) 268-5599 |
| fax | (608) 257-2508 |
| tvalentyn@murphydesmond.com | |
Mr. Valentyn is President and Managing Shareholder of Murphy Desmond S.C. He joined the firm in 1984 and has over 29 years of experience in the practice of law. He also spent five years as president of a manufacturing company in southwestern Wisconsin beginning in 1997 and returned to Murphy Desmond in December 2002 to assume his current leadership role.
Mr. Valentyn is primarily responsible for strategic planning, management, and the growth and development of Murphy Desmond and its attorneys. In addition, his practical experience in the business sector makes him uniquely qualified to advise clients in all areas of business law, including ownership succession and purchase and sale transactions.
Mr. Valentyn has 20 years of experience in successfully negotiating contracts for coaches and professional athletes. Recognized and certified by the players associations of the National Football League and the National Basketball Association, he serves as the lead negotiator on behalf of the firm's sports clients. His knowledge and experience will help athletes and coaches looking for aggressive and skillful representation and for the kind of long-range, goal-oriented assistance required to enhance and secure future rewards.
- Areas of Practice:
- Sports Law
- Representative Clients:
- Bo Ryan - University of Wisconsin Head Basketball Coach
- Stan Van Gundy - Orlando Magic Head Coach
- Saul Phillips - North Dakota State Head Basketball Coach
- Paul Chryst - University of Wisconsin Offensive Coordinator
- Mike Eaves - University of Wisconsin Head Hockey Coach
- Jamie Pollard - Athletic Director - Iowa State University
- Tom Wistrcill - Athletic Director - University of Akron
- Jim Leonhard - S - New York Jets
- Austen Lane - DE - Pittsburgh Steelers
- Bradie Ewing - FB - University of Wisconsin
- Brooks Bollinger - QB - Orlando Tuskers
- Chris Maragos - San Francisco 49ers
- Alex Lewis - LB - Detroit Lions
- Taylor Mehlhaff - K - Minnesota Vikings
- Greg Stiemsma - SF - Minnesota Timberwolves
- Joe Krabbenhoft - NBDL
- Bar Admissions:
- Wisconsin, 1982
- Classes/Seminars Taught:
- Instructor, University of Wisconsin Law School
- Honors and Awards:
- University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Outstanding Alumnus Award, 1992
- University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Sports Hall of Fame, 1989
- Education:
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin,
1982
J.D. - University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire,
1977
B.S.
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- American Bar Association
- Member
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Member
- Dane County Bar Association
- Member
- Park Bank
- Board of Directors
- Meriter Hospital Foundation
- Board of Directors
- Mortenson, Matzelle & Meldrum (M3)
- Board of Directors
- Naviant, Inc.
- Board of Directors
- Wisconsin Sports Development Corporation
- Board of Directors, Past President
- Sports Lawyers Association
- Member










