Atty. Daniel John McGarry

Atty. Daniel John McGarry

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Bankruptcy Law & More Attorney · Serving Madison, WI · 29+ Years Experience

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Daniel John McGarry is a contracts, employment, business, bankruptcy, and chapter 11 attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Murphy Desmond S.C.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Serves clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About Daniel John McGarry

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Areas of Law

  • Business Law 1
    • Business Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Other 7
    • Bankruptcy Law
    • Bankruptcy Reorganization
    • Foreclosure
    • Contracts / Agreements
    • Credit Union Law
    • Commercial Finance
    • Business Finance

Practice Details

Experience
  • Bar Admission & Memberships Admissions 1997, Minnesota
    1998, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
    2000, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
    2002, U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
    2004, Wisconsin
    2008, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
    Memberships Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations
    American Law Firm Association International (Chair, Bankruptcy Practice Group)
    American Bankruptcy Institute.
  • Education & Certifications Law School William Mitchell College of Law
    Class of 1997
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education St. John's University
    Class of 1989
    B.A.
    Political Science
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33 East Main Street, Suite 500Madison, WI 53703U.S.A.

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Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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    • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state? Yes, Atty. Daniel John McGarry is admitted to practice in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
    • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts? Atty. Daniel John McGarry is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, United States District Court for the District of Minnesota and United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin.
    • How many attorneys are in this law firm? Murphy Desmond S.C. has 40 attorneys at this location.
    • What law school did this attorney attend? Atty. Daniel John McGarry attended William Mitchell College of Law.
    • What year was this attorney's law firm established? Murphy Desmond S.C. was established in 1931.
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    Contracts in Madison

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    Jurisdictional Context

    Why Local Counsel Matters in Madison

    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 venue, 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.

    Madison Courts and Legal Process

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    Where is Daniel John McGarry's law office located?
    Daniel John McGarry's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm is Murphy Desmond S.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
    What practice areas does Daniel John McGarry handle?
    Daniel John McGarry focuses on contracts, employment, business, bankruptcy, chapter 11. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
    How long has Daniel John McGarry practiced law?
    Daniel John McGarry has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
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    Decade-Tested Legal Experience

    Daniel John McGarry brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.

    Broad Practice Area Coverage

    Covering contracts, employment, and business, Daniel John McGarry can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.

    Local Presence in Madison

    A Madison-based practice means Daniel John McGarry attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.

    Case Types

    Common Legal Issues Daniel John McGarry Handles in Madison

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    Wrongful termination claims
    Employment
    Workplace discrimination
    Employment
    Wage and hour disputes
    Employment
    Non-compete agreement review
    Employment
    Business formation and structure
    Business
    Contract drafting and review
    Business
    Partnership disputes
    Business
    Merger and acquisition support
    Business
    Chapter 7 liquidation
    Bankruptcy
    Chapter 13 repayment plans
    Bankruptcy
    Debt negotiation
    Bankruptcy
    Creditor harassment defense
    Bankruptcy

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