Firm Named on "Best Law Firms' Lists in 14 Practice Areas
The firm is pleased to announce our inclusion on 2024 "Best Law Firms…
Murphy Desmond Attorneys Named on 2023 Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
he firm is pleased to announce that four Murphy Desmond attorneys are…
Zimmerman Presents at State Bar Seminar
Attorney Ginger Zimmerman presented to lawyers from around the state…
Understanding Legal Issues Surrounding CBD and Industrial Hemp in Wisconsin
The recent legalization of industrial hemp containing less than 0.3%…
Understanding the Basics of an OWI/DUI in Wisconsin
Drunk driving laws in Wisconsin do not just include alcohol. This article relays basic information about OWI/DUI offenses in Wisconsin, how the initial legal process might play out if pulled over by police, advice to drivers, and what rights drivers do and don't have if picked up for drunk driving.…
Legal Considerations in Getting Ready for Wisconsin's 2023 New LLC Law
Wisconsin's new Limited Liability Company (LLC) law, which completely…
Attorney Ginger Zimmerman Attends Wisconsin Technology Golf Outing
Attorney Ginger Zimmerman attended the "Play at the New Lake" golf…
Murphy Desmond Participates in Farmers Appreciation Day Parade
On Sunday, July 9, 2023, the firm joined in on the 37th Annual Farmers…
Firm Sponsors "Murphy Desmond Cup" Golf Tournament
On Saturday, June 3, 2023, the "Murphy Desmond Cup" golf tournament began…
Attorney Claire Hagney Joins Murphy Desmond
Murphy Desmond is pleased to welcome Attorney Claire I. Hagney to…
Attorney Joling Presents on Estate Planning
On September 12, 2023, Estate Planning Attorney Jake Joling presented to…
Attorney Gretchen J. Burgess Joins the Firm
Murphy Desmond welcomes Attorney Gretchen J. Burgess to our Estate…
Form I-9 Flexibilities Extended
On October 11, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced…
Employment Law: Review Your Anti-Harassment Policies Before a Court Reviews It For You
A Milwaukee-area employer learned the hard way that its policy prohibiting sexual harassment was…
COVID Vaccine Required for I-693 Immigration Medical Exams
Effective October 1, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will require…
Mendoza Emcees Hispanic Heritage Luncheon Event
Murphy Desmond attorney Mario Mendoza served as the emcee of the 12th Annual…
Firm Sponsors Robert B.L. Murphy Legacy Circle Luncheon
Murphy Desmond S.C. was pleased to once again sponsor the 2022…
Murphy Desmond Sponsors United Way Women United Philanthropy Brunch
On September 10, 2021, the firm co-sponsored United Way of Dane County's Women…
Five Murphy Desmond Attorneys Named 2024 "Lawyer of the Year-Madison" in Six Practice Areas
Murphy Desmond S.C. announces that five attorneys are included on the…
Mindy Walker Joins Firm Management Team
Murphy Desmond announces the hiring of Mindy S. Walker as the new…
Kristin Beilke Named on Best Lawyers "Ones to Watch" Lists
Attorney Kristin Beilke is included in the 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers…
The Basics of Estate Planning in Wisconsin
The thought of estate planning can be overwhelming for couples and individuals…
Understanding Immigration Law and Lawful Immigration Status in the United States
Immigration law is the legal process of allowing individuals, who are not citizens, to come to the United States…
Estate Planning for Parents with Minor Children in Wisconsin
A common misconception about estate planning is that it is primarily for…
Firm Sponsors NAMIWalks Dane County for 14th Consecutive Year
Murphy Desmond is pleased to sponsor the 2020 NAMIWalks "Your Way" Dane County…
Murphy Desmond Participates in United Way of Dane County Virtual Event
Murphy Desmond was honored to participate in United Way of Dane County's "Working for All" webinar…
Murphy Desmond Sponsors 2019 Madison Marathon – Still Time to Sign Up!
Murphy Desmond is pleased to sponsor the Madison Marathon/Half Marathon on Sunday, November 10, 2019, in Madison…
16 Murphy Desmond Attorneys Named Best Lawyers® in America 2024
Murphy Desmond is pleased and honored to announce that the Best Lawyers…
Attorney Jake Joling Joins Murphy Desmond
The firm welcomes Attorney Jake C. Joling to our Estate Planning & Probate practice team.…
Firm Careers Page Updated
Check out our Careers page on the Murphy Desmond website, which…
Paycheck Protection Program Loans and the December 2020 Stimulus; Should Your Business Apply?
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was created back in March 2020 through the CARES Act to provide forgivable loans to…
Estate Planning Considerations in Light of President Biden's Tax Proposals
New U.S. Presidents often bring changes to federal tax laws. President-Elect Biden has presented sweeping proposals to update…
Court Orders Full Reinstatement of DACA Program
On December 4, 2020, a District Court ordered the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to fully reinstate the…
Sign up for 2019 Dane County NAMIWalk
Murphy Desmond is pleased to once again sponsor the Dane County NAMIWalk, benefiting the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)…
Firm Sponsors 2019 Clean Lakes Alliance Golf Outing
Murphy Desmond sponsored the 2019 Fore! Lakes Golf Outing, held on September 20, at Nakoma Golf Club in Madison, Wisconsin…
Firm Supports River Alliance of Wisconsin
For the second consecutive year, Murphy Desmond sponsored the "River Bash" event to benefit the River Alliance of Wisconsin…
Attorney Nicole Pellerin Presents at Wisconsin State Bar Bankruptcy Workshops
n May 2023, Murphy Desmond Attorney Nicole Pellerin presented at…
Attorney Peter Bazianos Joins Murphy Desmond
The firm is pleased to welcome Attorney Peter A. Bazianos to the Business and Real Estate…
Attorney Jeff Phillips on Panel at ABI Conference
Murphy Desmond attorney Jeff Phillips participated in a bankruptcy panel discussion…
Healthcare Directives in the Age of COVID-19; How Can You Ensure Your Wishes Are Met Under Wisconsin Law?
In Wisconsin, many people include end-of-life directives within the terms of their healthcare power of attorney document…
Update on U.S. Passport Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Effective September 28, 2020, the United States Department of State's (DOS) Passport Agency has resumed routine passport services…
Preparing for Divorce in Wisconsin
The thought of getting a divorce can seem overwhelming. There is a lot to consider: the logistics of co-parenting minor children…
Mendoza Attends Firm-Sponsored Voices for Recovery Luncheon
On September 16, 2019, Murphy Desmond sponsored the 2019 Voices for Recovery Luncheon…
Attorney Roy Fine Organizes and Attends Road and Track Event
The 2019 Fox Valley Road & Classic event was held on Saturday, September 14, 2019, to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Wisconsin Chapter…
Murphy Desmond Sponsors Safe Harbor Labor Day Dash
The firm was pleased to sponsor Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center's 2019 Labor Day Dash, held on Monday, September 2nd at Vilas Park in Madison…
Firm Honors Founder at Wisconsin Historical Society Annual Luncheon
On May 16, 2023, the Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) hosted the Robert B.L. Murphy…
Attorney DeKraay Leads Guardian ad Litem Training 2023 for Wisconsin State Bar
On May 11, 2023, Family Law Attorney Sarah DeKraay served as Program Chair and…
Article Explains CBD and Industrial Hemp Issues in Wisconsin Law
This brief article helps to explain why CBD and industrial hemp can still…
Supreme Court of the United States Determines that Employers Cannot Discriminate Against LGBT Employees; Does this Ruling Affect Your Wisconsin Business?
In a 6-to-3 ruling on Monday June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court determined that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964…
Payroll Protection Program Flexibility Act Amends the Paycheck Protection Program Loan; Does It Help Your Wisconsin Business?
On June 5, 2020, the U.S federal government enacted the Payroll Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) to amend the existing…
Hiring Employees During and After the COVID -19 Pandemic in Wisconsin
As employers return to more normal business operations, they may find that they need to hire additional employees…
Murphy Desmond to Sponsor "Pollinator Walk" Field Trip
On Friday, September 6, 2019, Groundswell Conservancy, Inc. will host a "Pollinator Walk" field trip, open to the public…
Firm Participates in 2019 Middleton Good Neighbor Fest Run/Walk
Murphy Desmond was pleased to once again sponsor the Middleton Good Neighbor Festival 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Fireman's Park in…
Murphy Desmond Participates in Habitat for Humanity Golf Outing
On Monday, August 12, 2019, Attorney Vern Jesse attended the 3rd Annual KMA Cares Golf Outing Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Dane County, Inc.…
Article Explains the Initial Process if Charged with Drunk Driving in Wisconsin
Drunk driving laws in Wisconsin do not just include alcohol. This article relays basic information…
Brock, Walsh, and Wyosnick Named Shareholders
Murphy Desmond is pleased to announce that attorneys Julie Brock, Julia Walsh, and Nils Wyosnick…
Attorney Rick Petri Passes
It is with heavy hearts that the firm announces the passing on January…
Americans with Disabilities Act Amid COVID-19; New Issues to Consider for Wisconsin Employers
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in layoffs and furloughs of millions of employees, including at record levels in Wisconsin alone…
Wisconsin Small Businesses and the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
On May 15, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application…
The Wisconsin Supreme Court Invalidates Safer at Home Order
On May 13, 2020, the Wisconsin Supreme Court invalidated Emergency Order 28 (Wisconsin's "Safer at Home" Order…
Murphy Desmond Attends Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County Gala
On July 25, 2019, Murphy Desmond lawyers and their guests attended the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Dream BIG Gala at the Marriott Madison West…
Firm Sponsors Neenah High School Cross Country Run/Walk
Murphy Desmond once again sponsored the Neenah High School Cross Country 5K Run/Walk, held on August 11, 2019, at Memorial Park in Neenah, Wisconsin…
DCBA's Harvey L. Wendel Service Award Given Posthumously to Judge Nichol
Murphy Desmond Attorney Harvey Wendel, along with Dane County Bar Association (DCBA) President John Laubmeier, presented the Harvey L. Wendel Service Award…
