Atty. Arthur Joseph Murphy

Atty. Arthur Joseph Murphy

Arthur Joseph Murphy is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate, insurance defense. Arthur Joseph received a B.A. degree from Catholic University of America in 1973, and has been licensed for 105 years.

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Profile Summary

About Arthur Joseph Murphy at a glance

Arthur Joseph Murphy is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Murphy & Smith, Ltd.. Their practice focuses on real estate, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1921), US District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1978), New Jersey (1981), and US District Court, District of New Jersey (1981). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1978) and Catholic University of America (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Arthur Joseph Murphy is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate, insurance defense
  • Arthur Joseph received a B.A. degree from Catholic University of America in 1973, and has been licensed for 105 years
  • Arthur Joseph practices at Murphy & Smith, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Arthur Joseph Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Arthur Joseph Murphy is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Arthur Joseph Murphy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Arthur Joseph Murphy is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Arthur Joseph Murphy

Where is Arthur Joseph Murphy's law office located?
Arthur Joseph Murphy's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Murphy & Smith, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Arthur Joseph Murphy handle?
Arthur Joseph Murphy focuses on real estate, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Arthur Joseph Murphy go to law school?
Arthur Joseph Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Arthur Joseph Murphy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1978
B.A.
Catholic University of America
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1921
US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1978
New Jersey
Admitted: 1981
US District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1981

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