Business Law
Business Law Attorneys in Madison, Janesville, and Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Businesses have a wide range of challenges that can benefit from legal counsel. The lawyers at Murphy Desmond S.C. have assisted companies of all sizes, including startups, family-owned businesses, and large, multi-national corporations with interests in Wisconsin.
Our business law attorneys work closely with you to provide insight that can resolve your legal matters and help prevent future issues from occurring. We stay on top of the law for changes that affect your business, including employment issues, tax changes, immigration, real estate laws, municipal considerations, succession planning, and more.
Murphy Desmond lawyers can offer workable solutions in many areas of corporate law, including:
- Business Planning
- Business entities, including limited liability partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, joint ventures, cooperatives and non-profits
- Business startups
- Business bankruptcy
- Business succession planning
- Family businesses
- Franchises and dealerships
- Employment matters, including employment and non-compete agreements, independent contractor agreements, compensation and employee benefits, employment manuals and policies, hiring and termination decisions
- Officer liability and responsibilities
- Regulatory compliance assistance
- Workers’ compensation
- Leases
- Contract drafting, negotiation and review
- Collections
- Business valuation
- Real estate and construction
- Business reorganizations
- Mergers and acquisitions
- E-commerce and online businesses
- Public offerings
- Regulation A and Regulation D offerings
- Private placement
- Government and municipal securities
- Government relations
- Securities law disputes
- Securities investigations
- Securities fraud
- Tax analysis and representation
- Insider trading claims
- Shareholder derivative actions
- Broker/dealer licensing and regulation
Choose a Business Law Firm With Experience
Since 1931, Murphy Desmond has been assisting business owners in Wisconsin. Our firm and individual attorneys have been recognnized by Best Lawyers® in America, Wisconsin Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell/lawyers.com, Avvo.com, Justia.com, and other lawyer rating organizations.
Contact Murphy Desmond for a Consultation with a Wisconsin Business Law Attorney
Our business attorneys have worked for a long list of clients and industries. We are dedicated to assisting your business in nearly any type of legal matter. In addition, Murphy Desmond has bilingual attorneys and staff to assist Spanish-speaking clients. Contact our business law attorneys online or call 608.257.7181 to schedule a consultation to discuss your case. We serve clients throughout Wisconsin.
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