November 9, 2023 – West Bend, WI – Congratulations to law firm Murphy & Prachthauser, S.C. for receiving the Medium Business of the Year Award. “It’s nice to be recognized and we’re really happy to be part of the community,” said Michelle Hockers, a partner and personal injury attorney at Murphy & Prachthauser.
Murphy & Prachthauser, S.C. opened a new office at 111 N. Main Street in January 2021.
According to Hockers, the firm’s expansion and new location represent their commitment to providing personalized and trusted legal services for the greater Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington County communities.
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“Opening Murphy & Prachthauser’s West Bend satellite location is near and dear to my heart because I not only grew up in the community and attended West Bend West High School, but it is also now where I reside with my husband and daughter,” said Hockers.
“I am committed to continuing to serve and volunteer within the community in many capacities, and I am confident this location will be very convenient for our Washington County clients.”
Hockers graduated valedictorian from West Bend West High School and received a Ziegler Family Foundation Scholarship. After high school, she participated in Marquette University’s Pre-Law Scholars program. After finishing undergraduate studies and law school in six years, she moved back to West Bend and currently serves on the board of directors for the West Bend Community and Alumni Scholarship Foundation (COLUMNS).
Legal resources offered in the new office include experienced counsel specializing in personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, and more. Additionally, two of Murphy & Prachthauser’s personal injury attorneys are residents and longtime contributors within the community.
Since coming to town, Murphy & Prachthauser has been active in the community especially during the summer when it gives away hundreds of lifejackets during the Saturday Farmers’ Market.
Murphy and Prachthauser Personal Injury Attorney Thadd Llaurado is also a resident of West Bend and a member of the board of directors for the Museum of Wisconsin Art.
“We were drawn to opening a satellite location in West Bend because we have strong personal ties to the area, care about those who live there, and we wanted to give back by ensuring they have a convenient location to access our services. Our new location was selected because we are inspired by the resurgence of dynamic businesses, restaurants, and shops in the downtown area and are focused on becoming an integral part of the community,” said Thadd.
Michelle added, “Our team is passionate about serving the greater Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington County communities, and opening an additional office is another way we can continue to expand on and share helpful resources.”
Murphy and Prachthauser, S.C. was established more than 40 years ago, and since that time has provided expert counsel and represented thousands of individuals injured by the negligence of others. Over the years, the firm has garnered recognition for its work representing individuals and families, which has contributed to Murphy & Prachthauser earning recognition by Best Lawyers since 2015.
For more information about Murphy & Prachthauser and the firm’s new West Bend office, visit www.murphyprachthauser.com
About Murphy & Prachthauser
For more than 40 years, the Milwaukee personal injury attorneys at Murphy & Prachthauser have represented persons injured by the negligence of others. The law firm of Murphy & Prachthauser practices personal injury law. They take pride in being good lawyers who help people and the firm’s attorneys have won multi-million dollar awards or settlements for dozens of clients. You can learn more about Murphy & Prachthauser online at murphyprachthauser.com or you can follow them on Facebook or Twitter.
The award was presented by the Chamber of Commerce.