McCarthy Law Office | Attorney at Law in Milton, WI

Big Firm Experience. Small Town Care.

Scott and Maggie both have tremendous experience with big cases and complex litigation. Maggie worked in the Milwaukee County District attorney’s office and worked for Judge Cohen in the Homicide division. Scott was the elected Rock County District Attorney and lead the litigation team at the Madison law firm of Murphy Desmond. Maggie and Scott have handled an array of tremendously complex litigation and achieved successful results in every case.

Now that base of experience and knowledge is back in a small town where you can meet and be represented by two of the best attorneys in the state. There are no fancy buildings or parking garages, but that means easy access and more individual attention. You get the quality offered by a big firm for less money with less headaches.

Maggie has ten years of experience and Scott has been practicing law for 35 years. They have both established reputations with attorneys and judges for hard work, intelligence and meticulous preparation of their client’s cases. You will not find an attorney who will fight harder for you than Maggie or Scott.

As a result of their hard work through the years, and reputations for dogged determination, most of their cases end in a favorable settlement for the client. This saves the client time, money and stress. However, if the other side is unreasonable, Maggie and Scott shine in the courtroom.

Scott successfully prosecuted 5 First Degree Intentional Homicide cases. Scott also acted as City Prosecutor at various times in his career for the Cities of Milton, Edgerton and Stoughton. All of this courtroom experience gave Scott a leg up on other attorneys early in his career. That experience has helped form the base for one of the most successful trial lawyers in Southern Wisconsin. Maggie mentored under the best and, after a decade of hard work, she has emerged as the preeminent family law lawyer in southern Wisconsin.

Scott has won multi-million dollar jury verdicts statewide. In one case, Scott had the experience and foresight to lock up all of the drunk driver’s assets immediately after the accident guaranteeing a recovery for the client. Scott’s results in personal injury matters have been published in statewide and national publications.

Maggie’s courtroom experience has resulted in significant victories for clients involved in family law matters. Maggie has obtained favorable results for clients with very little assets as well as small business owners, large business owners and high income earners. And although money is important, with three kids of her own, Maggie knows nothing is more important than your children. Judges and Court Commissioners have demonstrated their confidence in Maggie by routinely appointing her to be the guardian ad litem for children in complex custody and placement cases. Maggie has successfully litigated child placement issues in both divorce and paternity actions. Experience is critical when hiring a family law lawyer and Maggie has it! Take a look at Maggie's Bio Page.

Having practiced in a small town for 35 years, Scott has handled virtually every kind of dispute the law has to offer. He has also drafted wills and worked on probate matters. No matter what legal issue you are confronting, give Scott a call. He will be honest with you and initial telephone conferences are free. If Maggie or Scott can help, you will have one of the best lawyers in southern Wisconsin. If it is an issue better suited for another attorney, Scott will let you know that and suggest a highly qualified attorney. In his more than 35 years of practice, Scott has established relationships with attorneys in virtually every field of expertise. Take a look at Scott's Bio Page.

We look forward to working with you. Feel free to stop by for a cup of coffee or call anytime. Remember the motto –

Big Firm Experience. Small Town Care!