Lawrence E. Bechler
Murphy Desmond S.C. • Madison, WI
Government Land Use & Zoning Lawsuits & Disputes
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Contact
Email
lbechler@murphydesmond.com
Phone
(608) 909-9658
Address
Madison, WI, US
Professional
About
Lawrence E. Bechler is an attorney at Murphy Desmond S.C. in Madison, WI, focusing on Government, Land Use & Zoning, and Lawsuits & Disputes. Murphy Desmond S.C. was founded in 1931 and has a team of over 30 attorneys. Bechler specializes in Government law and has experience in related legal matters. He also handles cases involving land use and zoning regulations, as well as various disputes. Lawrence E. Bechler earned his JD from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1977, and he holds a BA from Ohio State University, obtained in 1972, and an MA from Ohio State University, obtained in 1974. He is admitted to practice law in Wisconsin.
Credentials
Education
1977 University of Wisconsin Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1977 University of Wisconsin-Madison JD 1974 Ohio State University MA - Masters 1972 Ohio State University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2023 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2022 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2021 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2020 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2019 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Publications
2015 State and Local Government Law Section, American Bar Association Urban Agriculture 2006 Administrative and Local Government News Supreme Court Defines Special Assessment Standards 2004 Administrative & Local Government News The Importance of the Recent Recodification of Town Highway Law 2003 National Business Institute Property Tax Law in Wisconsin
Associations
2003 - Present State Bar of Wisconsin Administrative and Local Government Law Section Board of Directors 1997 - Present United States Supreme Court Bar Member 1979 - Present Seventh Circuit Bar Association Member 1979 - Present U.S. District Court of Wisconsin, Eastern District Member 1977 - Present American Bar Association Member
Speaking
2013 League of Wisconsin Municipalities Review of Wisconsin Administrative Determinations: Chapters 68 and 227 2009 State Bar of Wisconsin, CLE The New World of Prevailing Wage Requirements for Local Governments 2007 State Bar of Wisconsin New Developments in Wisconsin Impact Fee Law
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Updated: Jun 03, 2026