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About Edward J. Murphy at a glance
Edward J. Murphy is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Akerman LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, class action, product liability, and litigation. Educated at St. John’s University School of Law (J.D., 1974) and United States Merchant Marine Academy (B.S. Marine, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Planning Committee for the Advanced Personal Injury Law Course) New York State Bar Association American Bar Association (Federal Judiciary Relations Committee) Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit The College of the State Bar of Texas (Honored End, State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Edward J. Murphy is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, commercial disputes, energy and 13 other areas of law
- Edward received a B.S. degree from United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1969, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Edward practices at Akerman LLP in Houston, TX
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Edward J. Murphy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Edward J. Murphy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Edward J. Murphy is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Texas →
Edward J. Murphy is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Edward J. Murphy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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