Murphy Desmond S.C.

Murphy Desmond S.C. Trust. Hard Work. Good Value. Since 1931. Ranked as a U.S.

With 30+ attorneys in Madison, Janesville, Dodgeville, and Appleton, WI, Murphy Desmond offers a wide range of legal services for businesses, families and individuals. News & World Report "Best Law Firm" in the Madison metropolitan area, and with attorneys included on lists for Best Lawyers in America and Wisconsin Super Lawyers, rated AV by lawyers.com/Martindale-Hubbell and "Superb" by Avvo.com, you can count on Murphy Desmond to work hard to protect your interests.

Tuesday Tip: Collaborative divorce proceedings are common for married couples with minor children. Professionals such as...
06/02/2026

Tuesday Tip: Collaborative divorce proceedings are common for married couples with minor children. Professionals such as mental health experts, financial advisors, and child specialists assist in addressing needs of individual family members. The goal is to reach a divorce settlement acceptable to both parties in a non-divisive manner, and to help avoid stressful drawn-out court processes and litigation. A collaborative divorce attorney can help.

Tuesday Tip: In estate planning, a trust can assist in the transfer of assets to beneficiaries after you pass. Assets ca...
05/26/2026

Tuesday Tip: In estate planning, a trust can assist in the transfer of assets to beneficiaries after you pass. Assets can include bank accounts, real estate property, life insurance, cryptocurrency, certain investment accounts, tangible property, and other assets. An attorney can help you with a trust and other estate planning strategies.

Our offices are closed today in recognition of Memorial Day.
05/25/2026

Our offices are closed today in recognition of Memorial Day.

As we continue to recognize our 95th anniversary this year, the firm once again sponsored the Robert B.L. Murphy Legacy ...
05/21/2026

As we continue to recognize our 95th anniversary this year, the firm once again sponsored the Robert B.L. Murphy Legacy Circle Luncheons in Madison and Milwaukee last week! The event is a favorite of ours as it honors our founder and the work of the Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) and Foundation.

As a lover of history, Mr. Murphy was deeply committed to the cause of the WHS, where he volunteered on boards and committees over 50 years. He also helped establish the Foundation as the fundraising arm of the WHS.

Murphy Desmond Vice President & Shareholder Matt Fleming addressed attendees at the start of the program. He expressed the firm’s appreciation to the WHS and Foundation for the event each year as it allows us to honor Mr. Murphy’s legacy. It also offers an opportunity for the firm to continue supporting a cause that was dear to Mr. Murphy, who passed in 2001.

This year’s program featured WHS Press Director Josh Leventhal who discussed the 170-year history of the WHS Press and plans for the future. The events this year gathered over 160 people who are long-standing WHS members, WHS and Foundation employees and board members, Murphy Legacy Circle members, and other high-level giving members. (Photo credit: Dean Witter)

At Murphy Desmond, we appreciate all that teachers do! We were happy to sponsor a pizza luncheon for Dodgeville elementa...
05/19/2026

At Murphy Desmond, we appreciate all that teachers do! We were happy to sponsor a pizza luncheon for Dodgeville elementary school teachers earlier this month!

Tuesday Tip: Married couples can still create a marital property agreement, called a post-nuptial agreement. A post-nupt...
05/19/2026

Tuesday Tip: Married couples can still create a marital property agreement, called a post-nuptial agreement. A post-nuptial agreement can re-classify assets and debts as "individual" or "marital” to assist in estate planning, divorce or legal separation. Post-nuptial agreements can also be helpful if one spouse owns a business. Contact a family law or estate planning attorney if you are considering a post-nuptial agreement.

Thank you to Family Law Attorney Sarah DeKraay for sharing her time to serve as Program Chair and Panel Moderator for th...
05/15/2026

Thank you to Family Law Attorney Sarah DeKraay for sharing her time to serve as Program Chair and Panel Moderator for the 2026 Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Training in Madison yesterday. Since 2015, Sarah has been Moderator of the panel discussion which included court commissioners this year offering important information for GALs. The annual program is provided by the Wisconsin State Bar to train attorneys, therapists, and other professionals commonly involved in Wisconsin GAL cases. The training provides continuing legal education credits for attorneys who attended in person or who choose to view the course recordings on the State Bar website.

Murphy Desmond joined community members at the 14th Annual Women United Brunch on April 13 to celebrate and support loca...
05/14/2026

Murphy Desmond joined community members at the 14th Annual Women United Brunch on April 13 to celebrate and support local women. The United Way of Dane County event was held at Madison Marriott West, raising over $132,000! Women United offers programs that help women and their families achieve financial security. We congratulate Karen Kallerud as the recipient of the 2026 Women United Philanthropy Award!

Tuesday Tip: If you are the sole owner of real estate and would like to help avoid probate after you pass, you could con...
05/12/2026

Tuesday Tip: If you are the sole owner of real estate and would like to help avoid probate after you pass, you could consider a beneficiary deed, also called a transfer-on-death deed. Your beneficiary has no legal right to your property until your death. If you change your mind before you pass, you can simply revoke and re-do the previous beneficiary deed. An estate planning lawyer can assist with all your estate planning strategies.

Attorney Lane Rideout presented to entrepreneurs at a luncheon May 7, 2026, hosted by StartingBlock Madison. Her present...
05/08/2026

Attorney Lane Rideout presented to entrepreneurs at a luncheon May 7, 2026, hosted by StartingBlock Madison. Her presentation entitled “Bound for Success: Contracts to Protect You and Your Startup” was followed by an engaging Q&A. StartingBlock Madison assists entrepreneurs with support services, including educational and professional development opportunities. Lane’s presentation was the 2nd in a series of six StartingBlock Lunch & Learn “Tactical Skills Series” events between April and September this year. Thank you to Lane for taking the time to help our local entrepreneurs!

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33 E Main Street
Madison, WI
53703

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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