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Pat Dunphy Featured In Greater Milwaukee Foundation Annual Report
Pat Dunphy, managing attorney at Cannon & Dunphy S.C. and founder of the Dunphy Family Fund, was recently mentioned in the Greater Milwaukee Foundation Annual Report. The report detailed the ways to help end homelessness by putting housing first. The Dunphy Family Fund consistently gives back to basic needs agencies. Mr. Dunphy is also…
What To Do If You Suspect Abuse at a Wisconsin Nursing Home
Nursing home abuse is an unfortunate reality that far too many people experience. There are many instances in which residents at nursing homes all over the country face physical, emotional, and financial abuse at the hands of a doctor or staff member. The decision to have someone else care for your elderly loved one…
Drugged Driving Statistics & Rights of Impaired Driving Victims
When people think of others driving while impaired, they may think of drinking and driving. While alcohol is the more common form of impairment for drivers, there are countless drivers who operate their vehicle under the influence drugs. Drinking and driving is often times the more publicized situation, but drugged driving does occur more…
Patrick Dunphy Settles Second Case Against Badger Guns for Wounded Officers
Patrick Dunphy of Cannon & Dunphy S.C. represented two officers in a case Badger Guns, against a former gun shop in Milwaukee. According to an article published by theMilwaukee-WisconsinJournal Sentinel, Badger guns sold two firearms to a 24-year-old straw buyer (someone who purchases a gun for someone who cannot legally buy a firearm). According…
CNN Interviews Attorney Patrick Dunphy Regarding Sandy Hook AR-15 Lawsuit
Attorney Patrick Dunphy was interviewed by CNN regarding a lawsuit against Bushmaster Remington, which claims the gun manufacturer provided firearms to the criminal who was civilly responsible for the Sandy Hook massacre. During the interview, Mr. Dunphy discussed the negligent entrustment theory, which states that if a person has reasonable cause to believe that…
Cannon & Dunphy S.C. Sponsors Milwaukee Justice Center 5K
Cannon & Dunphy S.C. is a gold sponsor of the Sixth Annual Milwaukee Justice Center 5K Run for Justice. Join us at the event, which will take place at 7:00 P.M. on June 22, 2016 at Milwaukee’s Veteran’s Park. Participants will have a chance to enter into either a 1-mile walk course or a…
Attorney Ed Robinson Obtains $1.8 Million Total Settlement in Natural Gas Explosion Case Following Appellate Victory
Attorney Ed Robinson, a partner at Cannon & Dunphy S.C., obtained a $1.8 million total recovery on behalf of a mother and her child who sustained significant burn injuries when their Milwaukee home exploded due to the underground migration of natural gas into their home from a broken gas main located under the street…
5 Myths About Motorcycle Helmet Safety
Motorcycle helmets save lives, but some enthusiasts believe they cause more harm than good. According to theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the following myths are not only untrue, but also dangerous to accept and implement. Myth – Motorcycle helmets cause neck pain and spinal injuries. An Illinois study found that motorcycle helmets actually…
Heavy Holiday Traffic Expected This Thanksgiving on Wisconsin Highways
This Thanksgiving, thousands of families throughout the state will be hitting the road to spend time with family and friends. As you might have expected, this will mean copious amounts of traffic on Wisconsin highways. The amount of people on the road, combined with ongoing roadwork in some areas and the possibility of inclement…
Patrick O. Dunphy Appointed to Lawyers Committee of National Center for State Courts
Join us in congratulating Patrick O. Dunphy, co-founder of Cannon & Dunphy S.C., on his appointment to the Lawyers Committee of the National Center for State Courts (NCSC)! This prestigious honor is a testament to his skill as a lawyer and his commitment to improving justice for all people. As part of his new…