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For over 170 years, Bell, Moore & Richter S.C. has provided clear, results-driven legal representation for insurance and medical companies, policy holders, and individual clients across Wisconsin.

About our firm

Litigation Services

While lawyers in many firms talk about being "litigators," our trial lawyers actually try cases and handle appeals, with great success. Our particular strengths are defense of general liability, medical malpractice, professional liability and municipal claims as well as business litigation. You can trust our trial experience and reputation for success in state and federal courts to provide effective and vigorous advocacy when trial is necessary, as well as leverage when settlement negotiations are appropriate.

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Business Services

Rely on our business and corporate planning team for a full range of business services, whether you are starting a business or seeking ongoing assistance with employment matters, financing, acquisitions, collection or dispute resolution.

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Family Services

When faced with a legal issue that impacts your family, have confidence in our comprehensive, first-rate counsel. You can expect respectful, caring, and expert guidance as you navigate family-related matters from divorce to child custody and support.

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Estate Planning Services

The later years of life often are accompanied by their own set of legal complexities. Whether you are currently navigating important care decisions or planning for the future, our attorneys can help guide you and provide counsel on the use of wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, powers of attorney for health care, living wills, buy-sell agreements, limited partnerships, and other available means to assist you in developing a customized plan that will meet your specific estate planning goals.

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// Our People
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We have built our practice on a forward-thinking, collaborative approach to the law

Meet the attorneys and staff of BMR. While we are regularly recognized by our peers on lists of the midwest's top attorneys, our biggest rewards are the relationships we build with our clients.


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// IN THE NEWS
Recognition 2023 Nov 14

2024 Best Law Firms® (2024 edition) - Madison Metropolitan Area Announced.

Bell, Moore & Richter, S.C. is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Madison Metropolitan Law firm by "The Best Lawyers in America®." Firms included in the 2024 "Best Law Firms" are recognized for professional excellence and receiving a tier designation reflect the high level of respect a firm has earned among other leading law firms in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, integrity and professionalism. Our clients are our priority, and we are dedicated to serving their interests.
Latest News 2023 Sep 05

Wisconsin Defense Counsel's 2023 State and Local Defense Organization Diversity Award

The Wisconsin Defense Counsel’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, chaired by BMR attorney Morgan Stippel, was recognized on the international stage in October. The Defense Research Institute (“DRI”) is the largest international membership organization of attorneys defending businesses and individuals in civil litigation. Each year, DRI’s State and Local Defense Organization Diversity Award recognizes a state or local defense organization that has achieved significant success in demonstrating a commitment to diversity both inside and outside the organization. The Wisconsin Defense Counsel’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is the proud recipient of DRI’s 2023 State and Local Defense Organization Diversity Award, which was presented at DRI’s Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. BMR extends its congratulations to all members of the Wisconsin Defense Counsel’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and is proud to support these initiatives.
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Patti Putney and Bill Williams helped me navigate one of the most stressful experiences of my entire career with a wise, measured but appropriately aggressive approach. I was incredibly pleased with the separation agreement they helped me to negotiate and will be forever grateful for their assistance.

Grateful Physician Client