Atty. James M Murphy

Atty. James M Murphy

James M Murphy is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, entertainment, bankruptcy / debt. James received a B.A. degree from LaSalle College in 1973, and has been licensed for 36 years.

New York New York 36 J. Erfahrung 36 year
Call (212) 257-3482 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James M Murphy at a glance

James M Murphy is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Spivak Lipton LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on employment, bankruptcy, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1990), New Jersey (1990), U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and District of New Jersey (1990), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (2004). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1989) and LaSalle College (B.A., 1973). Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State and American Bar Associations National Lawyers Guild. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Über uns

  • James M Murphy is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, entertainment, bankruptcy / debt
  • James received a B.A. degree from LaSalle College in 1973, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices at Spivak Lipton LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James M Murphy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M Murphy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James M Murphy is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James M Murphy is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New York →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

James M Murphy is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional New York attorneys? Browse all attorneys in New York or all attorneys in New York.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James M Murphy

Where is James M Murphy's law office located?
James M Murphy's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Spivak Lipton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M Murphy handle?
James M Murphy focuses on employment, bankruptcy, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James M Murphy practiced law?
James M Murphy has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James M Murphy go to law school?
James M Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact James M Murphy for a consultation?
You can contact James M Murphy directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1989
B.A.
LaSalle College
- 1973

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1990
New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 2004

Bewertungen

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.