Atty. Jonathan P. Bruni

Atty. Jonathan P. Bruni

About Atty. Jonathan P.

Madison Madison 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Jonathan P. Bruni at a glance

Jonathan P. Bruni is an Attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Murphy Desmond S.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1989) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1989). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D. Economics, 1989) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A. Economics, 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Green County (Secretary-Treasurer, 1989-1991) and Dane County Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Awards

Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Atty. Jonathan P. Bruni got this award in 2021

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan P. Bruni's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan P. Bruni handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Jonathan P. Bruni is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Wisconsin →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Jonathan P. Bruni is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Wisconsin →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Jonathan P. Bruni is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Wisconsin →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Jonathan P. Bruni is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Jonathan P. Bruni is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan P. Bruni

Where is Jonathan P. Bruni's law office located?
Jonathan P. Bruni'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 Jonathan P. Bruni handle?
Jonathan P. Bruni focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Jonathan P. Bruni practiced law?
Jonathan P. Bruni has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Jonathan P. Bruni go to law school?
Jonathan P. Bruni earned their education at (J.D. Economics, 1989); (B.A. Economics, 1985).
How can I contact Jonathan P. Bruni for a consultation?
You can contact Jonathan P. Bruni directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jonathan P. Bruni received?
Jonathan P. Bruni's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1989
B.A. Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1985

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1989

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