Atty. William S Murphy

Atty. William S Murphy

W. Scott Murphy is an experienced litigator who focuses his practice in the areas of plaintiffs’ personal injury and criminal defense.

West New York West New York 34 J. Erfahrung 34 year
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About William S Murphy at a glance

William S Murphy is a Partner based in West New York, New Jersey, practicing at Murphy Peluso, LLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, drug crimes, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1992), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1992), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2004). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark (J.D., 1992) and University of Maryland, College Park (B.S. Finance, 1989). Serands clients in West New York, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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William S Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Car Accidents

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Drug Crimes

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Medical Malpractice

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Wrongful Death

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William S Murphy

Where is William S Murphy's law office located?
William S Murphy's law practice is located in West New York, New Jersey. The firm is Murphy Peluso, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William S Murphy handle?
William S Murphy focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, drug crimes, medical malpractice, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has William S Murphy practiced law?
William S Murphy has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did William S Murphy go to law school?
William S Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S. Finance, 1989).
How can I contact William S Murphy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark
- 1992
B.S. Finance
University of Maryland, College Park
- 1989

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2004

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