Atty. Charity A. McCarthy
Charity A. McCarthy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Elder Law and Trusts and Estates.
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About Charity A. McCarthy at a glance
Charity A. McCarthy is a trusts, family law, business, and elder law attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Stroud, Willink & Howard LLC. Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison (J.D., 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Charity A. McCarthy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Elder Law and Trusts and Estates
- Charity A., who practices law in Madison, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2019
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charity A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charity A. McCarthy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Charity A. McCarthy is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Wisconsin →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Charity A. McCarthy is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Wisconsin →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Charity A. McCarthy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Charity A. McCarthy is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Wisconsin →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Madison are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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