Atty. William James Murphy

Atty. William James Murphy

Mr. William James Murphy is a lawyer practicing appellate, civil litigation, legal profession and ethics and 5 other areas of law.

Baltimore Baltimore 48 J. Erfahrung 48 year
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Profile Summary

About William James Murphy at a glance

William James Murphy is a Partner based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Zuckerman Spaeder LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, white collar, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1978), District of Columbia (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1982). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1978) and St. Joseph's University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. William James Murphy is a lawyer practicing appellate, civil litigation, legal profession and ethics and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from St. Joseph's University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • William practices at Zuckerman Spaeder LLP in Baltimore, MD

Practice Areas Explained

William James Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William James Murphy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

William James Murphy is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baltimore are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William James Murphy

Where is William James Murphy's law office located?
William James Murphy's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is Zuckerman Spaeder LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William James Murphy handle?
William James Murphy focuses on criminal defense, white collar, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has William James Murphy practiced law?
William James Murphy has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did William James Murphy go to law school?
William James Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact William James Murphy for a consultation?
You can contact William James 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.
What awards or recognition has William James Murphy received?
William James Murphy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1978
B.A.
St. Joseph's University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1978
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1983
Maryland
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1998
Illinois
Admitted: 2011

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