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In February 2016, veteran criminal defense attorney Bruce Rosen joined Murphy Desmond S.C. His nearly 50-year legal career includes successfully representing individuals and companies that are subject to Federal or State criminal investigations or prosecutions. He has worked with clients on an array of criminal matters including white collar criminal defense, drug offenses, fraud, theft, money laundering, and criminal appeals. With 19 years of experience as an Investigator and Special Investi...

Michelle Umberger is a partner in the Patent Litigation and Intellectual Property Litigation practices. A registered patent attorney, she has focused her practice exclusively on intellectual property litigation for more than a decade. Michelle manages complex, high-stakes cases involving a wide range of technologies, including patents relating to microprocessors, medical devices, antibody libraries, genetically-engineered plants and mechanical devices. She represents both established internat...

Elizabeth A. Erickson is a principal in the Madison, Wisconsin, offices of Jackson Lewis P.C. Elizabeth partners with businesses in a broad range of industries to provide creative and practical solutions to the complex array of workplace disability and health management issues faced by employers today. Elizabeth counsels clients with the goal of helping the business run smoothly while avoiding litigation entirely or improving outcomes before administrative agencies, courts, and juries. Elizab...

Monica A. Wedgewood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Monica A., who practices law in Madison, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Monica A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As a member of the law firm, Stroud, Willink & Howard, LLC , Joe specializes in complicated transactions, and for that reason he is known as one of Madison’s top real estate and business attorneys. Joe maintains a strong reputation as being detail- and solution-oriented. He is a trusted counselor who listens to his clients’ concerns and cares about their long-term success. Specialties Section 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges Construction Financing Construction Contracts Eminent Domain

David Palay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Commercial Litigation. David, who practices law in Madison, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As President of Murphy Desmond S.C., attorney Ginger Zimmerman is responsible for strategic planning, management, growth and development of the firm, in addition to representing her clients. Ginger's legal practice combines her experience in business, real estate, bankruptcy, secured transactions, agricultural and commercial transactions, loan transactions, and litigation. She represents creditors, debtors, receivers and Trustees in bankruptcies, collections, foreclosures, reorganizations, li...

Timothy W. Burns is a partner at Perkins Coie LLP. He is the former co-chair of the Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee of the American Bar Association. Mr. Burns has been favorably ranked nationally for 18 years in Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2006-2023). According to the publication, Mr. Burns "shines brightly in the sensitive and complex area of D&O [directors' and officers'] insurance," and corporate interview...

Peter L. Gardon is a shareholder and the chairman of the firm's Telecommunications and Energy Practice. He is also a member of the Business Law Practice. Pete draws on decades of successful practice, regulatory and legislative experience to effectively counsel telecommunications and energy companies, financial institutions, health care institutions and other business clients in a variety of complex administrative, regulatory, commercial, litigation and environmental matters. Pete's clients hi...

Mr. Knutson is a shareholder with the firm. His practice features complex litigation, such as major environmental and industrial accidents, and class action claims. He also handles cases of medical malpractice, products liability, and personal injury. Additionally, Mr. Knutson is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School where he has taught courses in trial advocacy, negotiation, legal writing, and lawyering skills. Learn more about Jason.