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. We are proud to be a majority women-owned law firm.
About our firmWhile 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.
Learn MoreRely 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.
Learn MoreWhen 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.
Learn MoreThe 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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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.
Best Lawyers in America announces Bell, Moore & Richter, S.C. as being a 2026 Best Law Firm and announces their attorneys who have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 Best Lawyers in America®.
Super Lawyers and Rising Stars of Wisconsin have announced the following Bell, Moore & Richter, S.C. attorneys who have been recognized. Super Lawyers: Ann C. Emmerich, Megan A. Phillips, Patricia Epstein Putney, David G. Ress, Sheila M. Sullivan and William C. Williams. Rising Stars: William D. Bolte. (Read More)
Article by Patricia Epstein Putney in the Wisconsin Defense Counsel: "Wisconsin Civil Trial Journal - Summer 2025 - Volume 23 - Number 2."