The true test of a law firm lies not in what it says about itself, but in what clients, judges and other lawyers say about the firm. Professional reputation -- earned through years of competent, aggressive, and ethically sound representation -- is the only true measure of what a firm can offer a client. It is also the most intangible, yet valuable asset that a client can have when sitting down at the negotiation table or entering the courtroom.

In local, regional and national publications, Peterson, Johnson & Murray, S.C. is consistently rated as among the finest defense litigation law firms in the country. In a Milwaukee Magazine survey of local attorneys, the firm's three founding shareholders were each listed among a handful of the finest defense lawyers in the area, with the senior member receiving the top accolade. All of the firm's individual shareholders have received "high" to "preeminent" ratings in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, which is the only nationally recognized attorney rating service. In addition, five of the firm's shareholders have earned the recognition of being listed in the 1997-1998 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Since the firm was founded in 1982, that same service has consistently conferred its highest legal ability rating on the firm as a whole. Our commitment to professionalism extends beyond strictly legal services. The firm's attorneys are frequent lecturers at leading legal seminars. A number of them write for scholarly legal journals. Several have held high level executive positions in such organizations as the American Board of Trial Advocates, the Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin, and the American College of Trial Lawyers. The firm's reputation is our clients' most valuable asset when entering the courtroom or sitting down at the negotiation table. Our clients' litigation adversaries are acutely aware of the firm's absolute commitment to try cases that cannot be settled reasonably.

To date, the firm has enjoyed tremendous success in the business community, across many jurisdictional boundaries, often in conjunction with corporate and other state counsel throughout the country. In addition, partners and shareholders have continually been recognized throughout the nation for their achievements, expertise, abilities and community support, year after year. Few other firms have been as highly recognized by clients, judges and peers.

Many of the firm's attorneys also reside on prominent legal associations and councils, as well as the boards of practical associations throughout industries served nationally. Our attorneys are often relied upon as experts who provide commentary in various media, locally and nationally, appearing in many respected legal journals and mainstream media including network television, radio, newspapers, and business trade publications of all kinds. Many have also penned various articles which continue to set legal precedence. After nearly 25 years, Peterson, Johnson & Murray remains dedicated to support of the business community in all aspects of litigation. The firm is equally dedicated to growth primarily within these confines while expanding its reach into many more communities throughout the state.