Stephen L. Morgan - Madison, WI
Attorney at Murphy Desmond S.C.
Administrative and Regulatory Law Lawyers in Madison, WI
33 East Main St. Suite 500 Madison, WI 53703
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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54
Years
Experience
Madison Administrative and Regulatory Law Lawyer
Updated: 04/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Administrative and Regulatory Law
- Business Law
- Litigation
- Securities Law
- Probate, Estate, Trust and Fiduciary Litigation
- Criminal Defense
- White Collar Criminal Defense Law
Litigation: 50%
Attorney Information
Overview
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.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- "Top Lawyers" by Madison Magazine, 2003 - Election Campaign Finance Political Lawyers, Criminal Law-Defense; Litigation Appeals
- Wisconsin Super Lawyers 2009 - Business Litigation
- Best Lawyers in America 2010 - Securities Law; Government Relations Law
Other Sources of Feedback About Stephen L. Morgan
Included on the 2015 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2014 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1972
J.D.
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1972
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Non Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1969
B.A.
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University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1969
Past Positions
- Western District of Wisconsin, Assistant U.S. Attorney, 1975 - 1977
- Wisconsin Attorney General's Office, Assistant Attorney General, 1972 - 1975
- Wisconsin Attorney General's Office, Assistant Attorney General, 1978 - 1980
- Wisconsin Deputy Commissioner of Securities, 1980 - 1985
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin, 1972
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1972
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1972
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1972
Other Affiliations
- North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., 1980 - 1985 (Member)
- Dane County Bar Association (Member)
- State Bar of Wisconsin (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
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Contact
33 East Main St.
Suite 500
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 268-5572
Fax: 608-257-2508
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.murphydesmond.com
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