Roy N. Fine - Appleton, WI
Attorney at Murphy Desmond S.C.
Lawyers in Appleton, WI
15 Park Place Suite 300 Appleton, WI 54914
Updated: 03/16/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Attorney Roy Fine's legal practice emphasizes business transactions, real estate, finance, estate planning, probate, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property. Fine has helped guide numerous start-up businesses and medium-sized companies to the next level through sound business planning, trademarks and copyright, contract negotiations and drafting, buy-sell agreements, employment issues, and real estate matters. He has also worked with mature companies and family businesses to successfully transition to the next generation or to new ownership through proactive business succession practices and mergers, and he has facilitated the resolution of numerous shareholder disputes.
Fine, who is a shareholder at Murphy Desmond and rated AV (top rating) by Martindale-Hubbell, has helped couples and individuals prepare uniquely crafted wills and trusts that effectively transfer legacies and belongings to their heirs, with special attention to tax implications. He is able to assist with prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, charitable gifting, special needs trusts, real estate and property matters, fiduciary disputes and other probate matters.
In addition to over 35 years of assisting business and estate planning clients, Fine has been active in business organizations throughout the Fox Cities, as well as with organizations related to his personal interests and talents. He is active with the Multiple Sclerosis Society-Wisconsin Chapter, has been a musician with the Fox Valley Symphony since 1986, and he frequently participates in 5K charity runs.
Fine serves clients in the firm's Appleton and Madison offices.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- AV Rated (top rating), Martindale-Hubbell/Lawyers.com
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1982
J.D.
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1982
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Non Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1979
B.A.
Honors: Graduated With Distinction
Major: English
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1979
Classes and Seminars
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“Estate Planning for Glass Collectors,” Presenter, Searching for Excellence: Leaving a Legacy Symposium, September 2017
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Fox Valley Technical College, Venture Center classes, 2009 - 2012
- Programs on business organizations and estate planning Disclaimer
Pro Bono Activities
- Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra, Musician, 1986 - Present
- Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra, Board-Secretary , 1995 - 1999
- Future Neenah, Inc., Board of Directors, 1993 - 1995
- Fox Cities British Car Club, Member, 2001 - Present
- Wisconsin Jaguars, Ltd., Member, 1991 - Present
- Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass, Board of Directors, 2013 - Present
- Neenah Community Band, Musician, 1986 - 1992
- Fox Valley Road and Track Classic to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Wisconsin Chapter (annual fundraiser), Founder/ Organizer, 2000 - Present
Published Works
Articles
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Articles in InSight and B2B magazines regarding business organizations and succession planning
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin, 1982
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1986
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1982
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 1983
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Island Shores, Inc. (Board Member)
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Wisconsin State Bar Association, 1982 - Present (Member)
- Winnebago County Bar Association, 1986 - Present (Member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Kappa Phi
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Contact
15 Park Place
Suite 300
Appleton, WI 54914
Phone: 608-509-9682
Fax: 608-257-2508
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.murphydesmond.com
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