Atty. David J. Murray

Atty. David J. Murray

David J. Murray is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, business & commercial litigation, shareholder/member/partnership disputes and 9 other areas of law.

Buffalo Buffalo 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About David J. Murray at a glance

David J. Murray is a Partner based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Phillips Lytle LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, partnership disputes, and securities. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1987) and New York (1988). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Tufts University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David J. Murray is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, business & commercial litigation, shareholder/member/partnership disputes and 9 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • David practices at Phillips Lytle LLP in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David J. Murray's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

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Securities Law

David J. Murray is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David J. Murray

Where is David J. Murray's law office located?
David J. Murray's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Phillips Lytle LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J. Murray handle?
David J. Murray focuses on business, tax, m&a, partnership disputes, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David J. Murray practiced law?
David J. Murray has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did David J. Murray go to law school?
David J. Murray earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact David J. Murray for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David J. Murray received?
David J. Murray's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
- 1986
B.A.
Tufts University
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1987
New York
Admitted: 1988

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