Atty. Thad Murphy

Atty. Thad Murphy

Thad Murphy is a lawyer practicing general practice, elder law, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Thad received a degree from Grinnell College in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Dubuque Dubuque 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Thad Murphy at a glance

Thad Murphy is a Member based in Dubuque, Iowa, practicing at Law Offices of Thad J. Murphy. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on ssd, litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2000) and Illinois (2001). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (JD, 2000) and Grinnell College (Bachelor, 1996). Serands clients in Dubuque, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thad Murphy is a lawyer practicing general practice, elder law, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Thad received a degree from Grinnell College in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Thad practices at Law Offices of Thad J. Murphy in Dubuque, IA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Thad Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Civil Litigation

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

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Thad Murphy is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thad Murphy

Where is Thad Murphy's law office located?
Thad Murphy's law practice is located in Dubuque, Iowa. The firm is Law Offices of Thad J. Murphy. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thad Murphy handle?
Thad Murphy focuses on ssd, litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Thad Murphy practiced law?
Thad Murphy has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Thad Murphy go to law school?
Thad Murphy earned their education at (JD, 2000); (Bachelor, 1996).
How can I contact Thad Murphy for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Iowa College of Law
- 2000
Bachelor
Grinnell College
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 2000
Illinois
Admitted: 2001

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