Lawyer Overview

Mr. Valentyn is President and Managing Shareholder of Murphy Desmond S.C.  He joined the firm in 1984 and has over 26 years of experience in the practice of law.  He also spent five years as president of a manufacturing company in southwestern Wisconsin beginning in 1997 and returned to Murphy Desmond in December 2002 to assume his current leadership role.

Mr. Valentyn is primarily responsible for strategic planning, management, and the growth and development of Murphy Desmond and its attorneys. In addition, his practical experience in the business sector makes him uniquely qualified to advise clients in all areas of business law, including ownership succession and purchase and sale transactions.

Mr. Valentyn has 18 years of experience in successfully negotiating contracts for coaches and professional athletes.  Recognized and certified by the players associations of the National Football League and the National Basketball Association, he serves as the lead negotiator on behalf of the firm's sports clients.  His knowledge and experience will help athletes and coaches looking for aggressive and skillful representation and for the kind of long-range, goal-oriented assistance required to enhance and secure future rewards.

Areas of Practice

• Sports Law

Representative Clients

• Bo Ryan - University of Wisconsin Head Basketball Coach
• Stan Van Gundy - Orlando Magic Head Coach
• Tim Brewster - University of Minnesota Head Football Coach
• Paul Chryst - University of Wisconsin Offensive Coordinator
• Mike Eaves - University of Wisconsin Head Hockey Coach
• Jamie Pollard - Athletic Director - Iowa State University
• Brooks Bollinger - QB - Minnesota Vikings
• Alex Lewis - LB - Detroit Lions
• Jim Leonhard - S - Buffalo Bills
• Taylor Mehlhaff - K - University of Wisconsin
• Mike Wilkinson - SF - Aris Thessaloniki - Greece
• Mike Roan - TE - Tennessee Titans (retired)
• Derek Engler - C - New York Giants (retired)
• Ray McCallum - University of Indiana Assistant Basketball Coach

West Practice Categories

Business & Commercial Law, Contracts, Transactions, Sports

Bar Admissions

• Wisconsin, 1982

Professional Associations and Memberships

• American Bar Association (Member)
• State Bar of Wisconsin (Member)
• Dane County Bar Association (Member)
• Park Bank (Board of Directors)
• Meriter Hospital Foundation (Board of Directors)
• Mortenson, Matzelle & Meldrum (M3) (Board of Directors)
• MTM, Inc. (Board of Directors)
• Wisconsin Sports Development Corporation (Board of Directors, Past President)
• Hobby Industry Association (Past Director)
• National Sports Law Institute (Member)

Honors and Awards

• University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Outstanding Alumnus Award, 1992
• University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Sports Hall of Fame, 1989

Classes and Seminars

• Instructor, University of Wisconsin Law School

Education

• University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 1982
  J.D.
• University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, 1977
  B.S.
  Honors: summa cum laude

Address

33 East Main Street
Suite 500
Madison, WI 53703

Phones

(608) 268-5599

Faxes

(608) 257-2508

Emails

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Websites

http://www.murphydesmond.com