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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…

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. 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, 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…

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…

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…

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…

Earlier this year, Wisconsin State Legislature passed Act 16, which raised the speed limits on nine four-lane highways throughout Wisconsin. In addition, the law gave the Department of Transportation permission to increase speed limits on multi-lane freeways that have limited access to ramps or interchanges. Recently, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation determined that certain…

Attorney Patrick O. Dunphy, co-founder of Cannon & Dunphy S.C., will be speaking at the Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association’s “North, South, East & West” Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Friday, November 6th and Saturday, November 7th, 2015. The conference will “cover the map on disability insurance and related issues,” giving attendees the…

Last month, Wisconsin Representative Reid Ribble introduced a bill that would allow larger, heavier trucks on U.S. roadways. The bill, called the Safe, Flexible, and Efficient (SAFE) Trucking Act, argues that this would both increase highway productivity and decrease the amount of trucks on the road. This bill is in response to a study…