John M. Murphy

Divorce can be as emotionally difficult as a death in the family. In Wisconsin, a divorce is granted without fault. This means that marital wrongdoing is of limited relevance. There is often a misconception, however, that people going through a divorce cannot find a compromise to avoid a trial. Our office uses best efforts to assist our clients in coming to an agreement with their spouse outside of court.

For individuals who have suffered exceptional economic difficulties, bankruptcy offers a fresh start while dealing fairly with creditors. Individuals may file for relief from creditors under: Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Chapter 12 (for family farmers), and even under Chapter 11. Our firm assists individuals and businesses dealing with financial problems, either through informal workouts or bankruptcy.

Having performed bankruptcies for individuals and businesses for the last 14 years, we have also become very good at collecting debt. Helping people to avoid paying debt has sharpened our skills as to all of the tricks or pitfalls relating to collecting debt. Our office has handled contractor’s claims, foreclosures, disputes between partners and shareholders and numerous other civil matters. We always attempt to handle a collection in a cost effective manner.