Atty. David M. Gorwitz
Attorney David Gorwitz advises business clients in all phases of operations from business formation and business planning to succession planning, buy-sell agreements, and mergers and acquisitions. Dave’s experience includes representing corporations, partnerships, and other business entities of all sizes in a wide range of business transactions.
Corporate Compliance Law Attorney · Serving Madison, WI
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About David M. Gorwitz at a Glance
David M. Gorwitz is a business attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Murphy Desmond SC. Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison (J.D., 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Compliance Law (Madison) (2023). Serves clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David M. Gorwitz
- Attorney David Gorwitz advises business clients in all phases of operations from business formation and business planning to succession planning, buy-sell agreements, and mergers and acquisitions
- Dave’s experience includes representing corporations, partnerships, and other business entities of all sizes in a wide range of business transactions
- He assists in strategic business planning, contract drafting and negotiations, commercial leasing matters, and buying/selling commercial real estate
- Dave serves as outside general counsel to numerous businesses, where he advises on day-to-day business legal matters as well as complex business transactions involving millions of dollars
- Dave’s background in mergers and acquisitions is national in scope
- Named a Best Lawyer® in America in Corporate Compliance Law and a Fellow of the Wisconsin Law Foundation, Dave’s background includes business ownership of an electronics import/wholesale company and a boat dealership
- He also served in the banking industry where he held insurance and securities licenses
- Dave’s experiences as a business owner and in banking provide first-hand insight into the needs of his business clients, including necessary legal protections and business regulation compliance
- In addition to his legal practice, Dave is actively involved in the community through his many interests that include sailing competitions, the arts, music, UW Marching Band alumni events, and the Madison Elks Lodge 410
- Dave is available to assist his clients in Murphy Desmond’s Madison office and remotely
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David M. Gorwitz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Gorwitz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Madison.
Business & Corporate Law in Madison
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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
Choosing a Madison-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Madison Choose David M. Gorwitz
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David M. Gorwitz's practice in the field of business.
Focused Business Practice
Concentrating on business means David M. Gorwitz's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Madison
A Madison-based practice means David M. Gorwitz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David M. Gorwitz Handles in Madison
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