Atty. Erin Murphy
Erin Murphy is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, labor & employment, taxation. Erin received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years.
Employee Benefits & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 25+ Years Experience
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About Erin Murphy at a Glance
Erin Murphy is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton And Garrison Llp. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on employment and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (2001) and California (2019). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 2000) and Duke University (B.A., 1995). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Erin Murphy
- Erin Murphy is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, labor & employment, taxation
- Erin received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Erin practices at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York, NY
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Erin Murphy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Erin Murphy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Tax Law in New York
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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 New York 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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Erin Murphy
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 Erin Murphy's practice in the field of employment and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Erin Murphy brings 25+ 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 New York and California, Erin Murphy can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and tax, Erin Murphy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Erin Murphy 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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Common Legal Issues Erin Murphy Handles in New York
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