Murphy Desmond Named on 2027 Best Law Firms® Lists in Multiple Practice Areas
We are pleased to share that Murphy Desmond S.C. has been recognized in the 2027 edition of…
Murphy Desmond's Madison Office Relocates
Effective October 24, 2026, Murphy Desmond has a new office at 4703 Madison Yards Way, Suite 202, Madison, Wisconsin 53705…
Murphy Desmond Shares Plans to Relocate to New Office Space in Madison
As the firm continues to grow, we are excited to announce that we will be moving our Madison office, currently on…
Wisconsin Estate Planning Basics Infographic
An estate plan empowers individuals and couples to manage the…
Legal Considerations in Wisconsin "Gray Divorces"
Divorce rates in couples over the age of 50 (commonly called "gray divorces") have doubled since…
Kelley v. BMO: Did the Eighth Circuit Get It Wrong?
Creditor-debtor rights attorney Dan McGarry discusses the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals case…
Annual Robert B.L. Murphy Legacy Circle Luncheons Honor Murphy Desmond Founder
The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) and Wisconsin Historical Foundation held the 2026…
Murphy Desmond Kicks Off Our Annual United Way Campaign
The firm began our annual United Way workplace fundraising campaign with a luncheon…
Legal Assistant Fiona Finger Receives Local Volunteer Award
Congratulations to Murphy Desmond legal assistant Fiona Finger on receiving the "Extra Mile"…
Firm's 95th anniversary featured in In Business Madison magazine
In recognition of Murphy Desmond's 95th anniversary, the firm was featured in…
Attorney Michael Windle Joins Murphy Desmond S.C.
The firm welcomes Attorney Michael Windle to our Municipal Law, Litigation, Adult Guardianships…
Attorney Thais Marques Joins Murphy Desmond S.C.
The firm is pleased to welcome Thais Marques to our Collection Law, Creditor Rights…
Collaborative Divorce Proceedings in Wisconsin
When Wisconsin couples choose "collaborative divorce" proceedings, they have…
Co-Ownership of Property for Unmarried Couples in Wisconsin; How to Avoid Legal Disputes
Co-ownership of property, particularly a home, is more common than ever due to…
Wisconsin Act 130: Remote Witnessing and Notarization Offers Convenience in Wisconsin Estate Planning
In response to both the COVID-19 pandemic and an effort to modernize the process of signing legal documents…
Mario Mendoza Volunteers at Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon
Attorney Mario Mendoza served as the MC of Hispanic Heritage Month's luncheon on…
Firm Sponsors Annual Robert B.L. Murphy Legacy Circle Luncheons Honoring Murphy Desmond Founder
The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) held the Annual Robert B.L. Murphy Legacy Circle…
Attorney Gretchen Burgess Presents to Students at Career Day Event
Attorney Gretchen Burgess participated in the Elkhorn Area School District Career Day…
Murphy Desmond Attorneys Named 2027 Best Lawyers® in America
The firm is pleased to announce 11 Murphy Desmond attorneys are included in…
Wisconsin Estate Planning Basics Infographic Available
The firm has made an easy-to-follow infographic to help clients navigate different components…
Murphy Desmond Attorneys Named on "Wisconsin Legal 250" List
The firm congratulates four Murphy Desmond attorneys named on the inaugural…
Immigration Process Changes Likely Ahead Later this Summer for Certain Married Couples and Dreamers
On June 18, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a new…
Residential Property Assessment Increases: What You Should Know
Beginning in the spring of every year, many residential property owners in Wisconsin are…
Financial Considerations in Wisconsin Divorces
Divorce in Wisconsin reveals a wide range of financial situations to consider…
Murphy Desmond Hosts Attorney Wellness Seminar
The firm hosted a lunchtime seminar on September 19, 2024, for attorneys…
Murphy Desmond Sponsors Annual Robert B.L. Murphy Legacy Circle Luncheons Honoring Firm Founder
The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) held the Annual Robert B.L. Murphy…
Firm Receives Community Award
Murphy Desmond S.C. is grateful to receive the "2023 Affinity for Community…
Attorney David Gorwitz Interviewed on Financial Podcast
Business Attorney David Gorwitz recently talked with Wisconsin Capital Management hosts…
Attorney Ruth Westmont Joins Murphy Desmond S.C.
The firm is pleased to announce that Attorney Ruth Westmont has moved her practice to…
Firm Sponsors Murphy Legacy Circle Luncheons
As Murphy Desmond continues to recognize our 95th anniversary this year, we were pleased to…
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…
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…
Wisconsin State Bar's 2026 Guardian ad Litem Training Moderated by Attorney Sarah DeKraay
On May 14, 2026, Family Law Attorney Sarah DeKraay served as Program Chair and…
Firm Celebrates 95 Years
In honor of the firm opening its doors in April 1931, attorneys and staff gathered for…
Attorney Ginger Zimmerman Named on 2026 Global Lawdragon 500 List
Murphy Desmond is pleased to announce that firm President & Managing Shareholder…
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…
Free Breakfast Seminar, April 16
Small business owners, farm owners, and individuals looking to get the most out of their IRA…
Attorney Axel Candelaria Rivera Joins Murphy Desmond S.C.
The firm welcomes Attorney Axel Candelaria to our Madison office where he will…
Attorneys Walter Stewart and Liam Gilhooly Join Murphy Desmond S.C.
The firm is pleased to announce that Attorneys Walter Stewart and Liam Gilhooly have…
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…
Attorney David Gorwitz Joins Murphy Desmond S.C.
Attorney David M. Gorwitz has joined the firm in our Madison office as a member of…
Attorney Dan McGarry Authors ABI Journal Article Regarding Kelley v. BMO Case
Creditor-debtor rights attorney Dan McGarry discusses the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals case…
Attorneys Fleming and Zimmerman Named on 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyers Lists
The firm is pleased to announce that Matt Fleming and Ginger Zimmerman are included on…
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…
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…
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…
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…
