Vernon J. Jesse - Madison, WI
Attorney at Murphy Desmond S.C.
Business Law Lawyers in Madison, WI
33 East Main St. Suite 500 Madison, WI 53703
Madison Business Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business Law
- Creditors' Rights, Business Bankruptcy & Commercial Litigation
- Real Estate, Land Use & Construction
Attorney Information
Overview
Vern has substantial expertise representing clients on a wide variety of real estate transactions including purchase and sale of real estate, refinance, real estate leases, tax deferred exchanges, real estate development, environmental issues, municipal approvals, formation of real estate owning entities, senior housing and assisted living facilities, and condominium development and conversion.
In addition, Vern assists a number of businesses with many of the legal issues which confront business owners including purchase and sale of businesses, contract matters, collections and foreclosures, employee issues and formation of business entities such as corporations, limited liability companies and limited liability partnerships.
Vern has previously served on the Murphy Desmond Board of Directors, including a number of years as Board Chairman. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America in real estate law and is rated "Superb" on Avvo.com.
When not serving his clients, Vern enjoys spending time with his wife and their four children, as well as many outdoor activities.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rated "Superb" on Avvo.com
- Best Lawyers in America - Real Estate Law, 2013 - 2018
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1989
J.D.
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University of Wisconsin,
Madison,
Wisconsin, 1989
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Non Legal Education
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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 1986
B.S.
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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, 1986
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin, 1989
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1989
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Wisconsin (Member)
- Dane County Bar Association (Member)
- REALTORS Association of South Central Wisconsin, Inc. (Board of Directors, 2007 - 2008; Affiliate Member, 1995 - Present)
- Madison Area Builders Association, 1998 - Present (Associate Member)
- Town of Middleton Plan Commission, 1999 - 2004 (Member)
- American Red Cross Badger Chapter (Board of Directors, 2009)
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison, Diocesan Finance Council, 2010 - Present
- Wisconsin Bank & Trust, Board of Directors, 2011 - 2013
- State Bank of Cross Plains, Board of Directors, 2015 - Present
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Contact
33 East Main St.
Suite 500
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 268-5580
Fax: 608-257-2508
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.murphydesmond.com
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