Attorney Ryan Braithwaite Joins Murphy Desmond S.C.
The firm is pleased to announce that Attorney Ryan G. Braithwaite has joined our…
Attorney Lydia Thompson Joins the Firm
Murphy Desmond is pleased to welcome Attorney Lydia Thompson to our Litigation…
Attorney Katie Jens Joins Murphy Desmond S.C.
The firm welcomes Attorney Katie Jens to our Municipal, Real Estate, and…
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…
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…
Attorney Gretchen Burgess Presents to Students at Career Day Event
Attorney Gretchen Burgess participated in the Elkhorn Area School District Career Day…
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…
Emeritus Attorney William J. Rameker Passes
With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of Attorney Bill Rameker on March 15, 2025…
Attorney Sarah DeKraay Serves as Judge at Mock Trial Tournament
On Sunday, February 16, 2025, Attorney Sarah DeKraay volunteered as…
Attorney Robert A. Pasch Retires
On February 6, 2025, Murphy Desmond employees, former colleagues and…
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…
Understanding Legal Issues Surrounding CBD and Industrial Hemp in Wisconsin
The recent legalization of industrial hemp containing less than 0.3%…
Firm Receives Community Award
Murphy Desmond S.C. is grateful to receive the "2023 Affinity for Community…
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…
Article Discusses When Unmarried Couples Buy a Home Together
A Property Co-Ownership Agreement is recommended for unmarried couples who…
Attorney Burgess Named Shareholder
The firm is pleased to announce that Attorney Gretchen Burgess has…
Remote Notarization Adds Convenience in Wisconsin Estate Planning
Wisconsin Act 130 became effective in 2024, allowing for remote witnessing and notarization of…
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…
Form I-9 Flexibilities Extended
On October 11, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced…
Firm Sponsors "Murphy Desmond Cup" Golf Tournament
On Saturday, June 3, 2023, the "Murphy Desmond Cup" golf tournament began…
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…
Attorneys Zimmerman and Reed Named on 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
The firm is pleased to announce that Ginger Zimmerman and Jason Reed are…
Murphy Desmond Included on 2025 "Best Law Firms" Rankings
The firm is pleased to announce that we are listed in 15 practice areas on the newly released…
Attorney Gretchen Burgess Hosts Estate Planning Seminar
If you have questions about estate planning, please join Attorney Gretchen Burgess and…
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…
The Basics of Estate Planning in Wisconsin
The thought of estate planning can be overwhelming for couples and individuals…
Murphy Desmond Sponsors United Way Women United Philanthropy Brunch
On September 10, 2021, the firm co-sponsored United Way of Dane County's Women…
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…
Attorney Ginger Zimmerman Recognized as "Women Who Lead" by Wisconsin Legal Publication
The firm is pleased to announce that President & Managing Shareholder…
Firm Sponsors SCORE Wisconsin Conference
Murphy Desmond sponsored the "Accelerate Your Business for Women 24" SCORE conference in Wisconsin Dells.…
Attorney Ginger Zimmerman Included on Lawdragon List of "500 Leading Lawyers"
The firm congratulates Attorney Ginger Zimmerman for inclusion on the Lawdragon…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Murphy Desmond Sponsors 2024 Badger Startup Summit
On August 19, 2024, the firm sponsored the Badger Startup Summit…
Attorney Matt Fleming Named 2025 "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® in America
Murphy Desmond S.C. congratulates Attorney Matt Fleming on his 2025…
Murphy Desmond Attorneys Named on Lists for 2025 Best Lawyers® in America
Murphy Desmond is pleased to announce that The Best Lawyers in America…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Attorneys Rideout and Burgess Attend WWBIC Event
Attorneys Lane Rideout and Gretchen Burgess joined community members at the…
Firm Celebrates Kathy Brickl's 40th Work Anniversary
Murphy Desmond honored Office Services and Facilities Director Kathy Brickl…
Attorneys Jebbia and Brock Present at State Bar Family Law Workshop
Attorneys Gayle Jebbia and Julie Brock presented on the topic "When There…
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…
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…
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…
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…
