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Hurley Burish SC

United States 2025

Overview

Hurley Burish, SC is a full service Wisconsin law firm with offices on Madison's Capitol Square. Founded in 1984, HB is proud to have served our clients statewide, and the communities in which we work and live, for more than 30 years.
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Practice Areas:
8
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
4

Rankings

Regional

Madison

Tier
1
Madison
Arbitration
Tier
1
Madison
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Madison
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier
1
Madison
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
1
Madison
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Tier
1
Madison
Litigation - Construction

Highlighted Client Comments

These featured testimonials reflect a sampling of client experiences. As every legal matter is unique—comments are personal opinions, not guarantees of future results.
Corporate Law
Mr. Mitby of Hurley, Burish & Stanton sees the big picture, and is typically available 24/7. This is very important as questions and guidance seem needed outside office hours more than not.
Jack Waterman
Owner – Waterman Waterpark Consulting
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Hurley, Burish & Stanton has been a great law practice for us. They are professional and can explain everything in terms that we can understand. They are kind, caring, and prompt. I can't say enough about what a great firm they are.
 
Corporate Law
The representation we received from Hurley, Burish & Stanton was well prepared and effective and their advice was concise and reasoned.
Christian Simonson
Zalk Josephs Fabricators LLC
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
I have been extremely pleased with the legal expertise and advice that we have received from this firm. They have been very responsive and are quick to get back with us with any answers. We continue to use them for a variety of needs and we have not been disappointed.
Paul Hoffman
President & CEO – Monona State Bank
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
I have used many different persons on many different issues and problems that have come up in our business. Each time, they got me the right person that was able to help me. They are very helpful, willing to assist and get the answers we have needed. We have gotten to know some of them very well because of all the time that we have had to spend together. I even have referred them to many others with bigger and smaller businesses than ours.
Tammie DeRemer
President – Superior Service Transportation, Inc
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Our interactions with the firm on several business issues have been very professional and helpful.
 

Rankings

Regional

Madison

Tier
1
Madison
Arbitration
Tier
1
Madison
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Madison
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier
1
Madison
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
1
Madison
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Tier
1
Madison
Litigation - Construction
Tier
1
Madison
Mediation
Tier
2
Madison
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier
2
Madison
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Tier
3
Madison
Litigation - Municipal

Practice Areas

Hurley Burish SC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 10 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Civil Litigation
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Estate Planning
  • Family Law
  • Mediation
  • Non-White-Collar Criminal Defense
  • Probate

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Hurley Burish SC proudly has 4 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Client Comments

A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
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Offices & Contacts

Madison, WI
Stephen Hurley
Partner
Mark Burish
Partner
Jonas Bednarek
Partner
Daniel Schlichting
Partner
Andrew Erlandson
Partner
Thomas Vercauteren
Attorney
Sarah Schuchardt
Attorney
Peyton Engel
Attorney
Patrick J. Fiedler
Attorney
Marcus Berghahn
Attorney
John Mitby
Attorney
Elizabeth Spencer
Attorney
David Saperstein
Attorney
Catherine E. White
Attorney
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