Atty. Brian Murray
Brian Murray is a lawyer practicing communications, media law, life sciences / biotechnology and 1 other area of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years.
Communications & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 26+ Years Experience
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About Brian Murray at a Glance
Brian Murray is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wilkinson Barker Knauer Llp. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on entertainment. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2000), District of Columbia (2003), and Pennsylvania (2011). Educated at Duke University (B.A. London, 1994) and University of Virginia J.D. 2000 Executive Editor University of Virginia J.D. Virginia Law Review (—). Active member of Co-Chair, Video Programming and Distribution Committee 2013-2015, Co-Chair, Moot Court Committee, 2008-2010, Federal Communications Bar Association. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian Murray
- Brian Murray is a lawyer practicing communications, media law, life sciences / biotechnology and 1 other area of law
- Brian received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Brian practices at Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP in Washington, DC
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Washington
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Washington Choose Brian Murray
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian Murray's practice in the field of entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian Murray brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Virginia, District of Columbia, and Pennsylvania, Brian Murray can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Entertainment Practice
Concentrating on entertainment means Brian Murray's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Brian Murray attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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