Atty. Elizabeth Murphy

Atty. Elizabeth Murphy

Elizabeth Murphy advises institutional and nonbank lenders on the origination and servicing of conduit and portfolio real estate loans. She is active in the firm’s Women’s Initiative and has been honored by the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy with its 2021 Pro Bono Award.

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About Elizabeth Murphy at a glance

Elizabeth Murphy is a business attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Elizabeth Murphy advises institutional and nonbank lenders on the origination and servicing of conduit and portfolio real estate loans
  • She is active in the firm’s Women’s Initiative and has been honored by the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy with its 2021 Pro Bono Award
  • Elizabeth represents senior and mezzanine lenders and borrowers in the origination and servicing of conduit and portfolio loans
  • She concentrates in originating loans secured by complex collateral structures featuring fractured condominiums, hotel franchises, ground leases, federal housing assistance subsidies, and forward and reverse 1031 exchanges
  • She also represents financial institutions in navigating loan-on-loan transactions, loan participations, and co-lender arrangements
  • She also represents CMBS and CRE CLO servicers, special servicers, and collateral managers in leasing, workouts, and large-scale restructurings matters

Practice Areas Explained

Elizabeth Murphy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elizabeth Murphy 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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Where is Elizabeth Murphy's law office located?
Elizabeth Murphy's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is Alston & Bird LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elizabeth Murphy handle?
Elizabeth Murphy focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
Where did Elizabeth Murphy go to law school?
Elizabeth Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 2010).
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What awards or recognition has Elizabeth Murphy received?
Elizabeth Murphy's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law.

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Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 2010

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026

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