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.
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About David M. Gorwitz at a glance
David M. Gorwitz is an attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, practforg 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). Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin
Practforg law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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