Atty. Carl A. Murway

Atty. Carl A. Murway

CARL A. MURWAY is a partner in the Cleveland office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP and co-chair of the Private Client Practice Group.

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Profile Summary

About Carl A. Murway at a glance

Carl A. Murway is a family law, business, and litigation attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Taft. Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison (J.D., 1983) and University of Wisconsin–Madison (—, 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Cleveland) (2025). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • CARL A. MURWAY is a partner in the Cleveland office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP and co-chair of the Private Client Practice Group
  • He represents clients in a variety of family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, divorce, custody and premarital agreements
  • Mr. Murway's experience includes complex business valuation issues, treatment of deferred compensation and retirement assets in divorce, analysis of complex executive compensation arrangements, and tax considerations involved in the division and disbursement of marital and separate property
  • Mr. Murway has been a Fellow of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 1996
  • He is the Ohio Chapter delegate to the Board of Governors of the AAML and serves on the nominating committee of the national organization
  • Mr. Murway successfully completed the AAML Matrimonial Arbitration Training Institute in January of 2006
  • Mr. Murway is listed under Family Law in Martindale-Hubbell, The Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers and has been selected for editions of The Best Lawyers in America
  • He is listed in several editions of Cincinnati Magazine's Super Lawyers
  • Mr. Murway was also named as a Leading Lawyer by Northeast Ohio's Inside Business
  • He is certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Family Relations Law Specialist
  • Mr. Murway also serves on the Ohio State Bar Association's Family Relations Specialization Committee

Practice Areas Explained

Carl A. Murway's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Carl A. Murway

Where is Carl A. Murway's law office located?
Carl A. Murway's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Taft. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carl A. Murway handle?
Carl A. Murway focuses on family law, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
Where did Carl A. Murway go to law school?
Carl A. Murway earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (—, 1983); (—, 1980).
How can I contact Carl A. Murway for a consultation?
You can contact Carl A. Murway 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 Carl A. Murway received?
Carl A. Murway's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Family Law; Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Cleveland); Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Cleveland).

Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin–Madison
- 1983
University of Wisconsin–Madison
- 1983
Oberlin College
- 1980

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Cleveland)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Cleveland)
- 2016

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