Scott McCarthy has been in practice since 1991 and is one of the most experienced trial lawyers in southern Wisconsin. Scott has taken countless cases to trial in Rock County, Dane County, Waukesha County, Jefferson County and more surrounding counties and counties around the State. He has won at every level including the Supreme Court

 

 

Scott's success was noticed in 2007 when one of the larger firms in Madison asked Scott to join their litigation team. Scott founded the Janesville branch of Murphy Desmond and was quickly named to the firm's Litigation Executive Committee where he helped guide the litigation department and the training of young attorneys.

 

 

Over the past 2 decades Scott has won multiple, million-dollar personal injury cases including the largest accident injury verdict in the State in 2009 - 3.1 million dollars!  He has also represented multi-million dollar corporations in litigation ranging from the design and construction of runways at the airport in Milwaukee to cases involving storage and use of sensitive information on computer systems.

 

 

Scott's commitment to his wife of over 20 years and 5 children led him back to his hometown of Milton where he opened McCarthy Law Office, LLC in 2012. Now all of that big firm experience can be obtained at a fraction of the price. Scott has worked in the area of family law (Divorce, Paternity, Child support, Guardianship, adoption etc.), personal injury, wills and probate, criminal law and general practice for the entirety of his career. Let him help guide you through your most difficult situations.

 

 

Scott was elected Rock County District Attorney in 1994 and served as the County's lead prosecutor for two years. While in office, he prosecuted five homicide cases and obtained convictions in each. As District Attorney, Mr. McCarthy forged positive relationships with prosecutors and local law enforcement agencies as well as many other agencies and groups throughout Rock County and the surrounding areas. This experience in the area of criminal law in combination with Scott's knowledge of the system from the inside is invaluable in the defense of your criminal case.

 

 

Scott served his country as a paratrooper in the Airborne Infantry from 1983 to 1985.  Scott is a two-time recipient of the Army Achievement Medal and multiple commendation award winner including Ranger Battalion Soldier of the Quarter.

 

 

 

EDUCATION:

 

University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1991, Juris Doctorate

 

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, 1987, B.S. (Honors)

 

Army Paratrooper - Airborne Infantry, 1983-1985, 2 x Army Achievement Medal, Ranger Battalion Soldier of Quarter

 

 

 

BAR ADMISSIONS:

 

Wisconsin, 1991

U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1991

 

 

AREAS OF PRACTICE

 

 

General Practice - I have worked on a vast variety of matters.  Give me a call and if I can't handle your case, I will let you know and point you in the right direction.

 

 

Criminal Defense - OWI, DUI, Traffic, Drug, Assault and more.  I am the former Rock County District Attorney and have experience in all types of criminal and traffic matters.

 

 

Family Law - Divorce, Custody, Paternity, Child Support, Maintenance, and more. 

 

 

Personal Injury - Car accident, Truck accident, Wrongful Death, Assault, Slip and Fall, Dog Bite, and more.

 

 

Litigation -  Contract Disputes, Neighbor disputes, Property disputes, Landlord Tenant Disputes and more.

 

 

Wills and Probate - Family estate planning, Wills, Power of Attorney for Health Care and Financial, Living Wills and more.

 

  

 

HONORS & AWARDS:

 

American Juris Prudence Award for Advanced Trial Advocacy

 

Outstanding Service Award - Wisconsin State Patrol; Rock County Law Enforcement Association; Milton Police Department

 

Milton FFA Outstanding Service Award, Lifetime Member

 

  

 

CLASSES/SEMINARS TAUGHT:

 

Lecturer, Public Budgeting, Administrative Law, Laws of Arrest, Search & Seizure, & Criminal Procedure

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:

 

State Bar of Wisconsin

 

Rock County Bar Association

 

Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, Jury Instruction Committee, Bench-Bar Committee and Moot Court Committee

 

Milton Area Athletic Hall of Fame - President & Speaker

 

Milton Monsters Youth Wrestling Club - Supporter & Past President

 

Janesville Area Crime Stoppers - Board of Directors

 

Milton FFA Outstanding Service Award 1997-1998, Lifetime Member

 

Attorney & Supporter - Multiple Youth Sports Organizations

 

Milton Kiwanis Club (Past)

 

United Way of Rock County (Past)

 

Juvenile Court Advisory Board (Past)

 

Rock County Narcotics Enforcement Team (Past)

 

Saint Mary's, Milton, Jail Ministry Board (Past)

 

Memorial Community Hospital, Board of Directors (Past)

 

Muskellunge Lake Association, Secretary (Past) & Member