Vern Jesse
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(608) 268-5580 -
(608) 257-2508

Attorney Vern Jesse has substantial expertise representing clients on a wide variety of real estate transactions including purchase and sale of real estate, real estate leases, tax deferred exchanges, real estate development, real estate financing, environmental issues, municipal approvals, formation of real estate owning entities, senior housing and assisted living facilities matters, and condominium development and conversion.
In business law, Vern assists his clients with legal issues such as purchase and sale of businesses, contract matters, collections and foreclosures, and employee issues. Vern works with businesses on entity formation such as corporations, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships. He also advises on business succession planning for next-generation owners.
Vern previously served on the Murphy Desmond Board of Directors, including as Board Chairman. He recognized by his legal peers through inclusion on Best Lawyers in America lists in Real Estate Law and Corporate Law, and he is rated "Superb" on Avvo.com.
When not serving his clients, Vern enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, as well as many outdoor activities.
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Wisconsin, 1989
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1989
EDUCATION
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 1989, J.D.
- University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 1986, B.S.
Awards & Recognition
Associations and Memberships
- Commercial Brokers Group, Member
- Lake Ridge Bank (formerly State Bank of Cross Plains), Board Chair (2021 - Present); Board of Directors (2015 - Present)
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison, Diocesan Finance Council (2010 - Present)
- American Red Cross Badger Chapter, Board of Directors (2009 - 2019)
- Madison Area Builders Association, Associate Member (1998 - Present)
- REALTORS Association of South Central Wisconsin, Inc., Board of Directors (2007 - 2008); Affiliate Member (1995 - Present)
- Wisconsin Bank & Trust, Board of Directors (2011 - 2013)
- Town of Middleton Plan Commission, Member (1999 - 2004)
- Dane County Bar Association, Member
- State Bar of Wisconsin, Member


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