Atty. Stephen L. Morgan
A shareholder in Murphy Desmond S.C., Mr. Morgan handles complex civil and criminal business litigation in state and federal courts as well as before arbitration tribunals throughout the country.
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About Stephen L. Morgan at a glance
Stephen L. Morgan is a securities, litigation, and government attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Murphy Desmond SC. Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison (J.D., 1972). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law (2026). Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A shareholder in Murphy Desmond S.C., Mr. Morgan handles complex civil and criminal business litigation in state and federal courts as well as before arbitration tribunals throughout the country
- He has extensive experience in multiple legal areas that arise in civil and criminal trials, administrative agency disputes and appeals, including handling complex constitutional issues, business and securities disputes, gaming and related licensing matters, environmental litigation, health-related controversies, anti-trust matters and appearances before various administrative agencies
- Mr. Morgan also represents clients in a variety of securities law matters including regulatory investigations conducted by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., the New York Stock Exchange and State Commissioners of Securities, as well as securities arbitration claims on behalf of claimants or respondents
- His substantial experience in the preparation of securities offerings and assistance in the organization of business entities, together with the registration of securities or implementation of exempt offerings in interstate or intrastate transactions, benefits a wide range of business clients, and Mr. Morgan has earned the honor of Best Lawyers in America in Securities Law as well as in Government Relations Law
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Stephen L. Morgan is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Wisconsin →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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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