Atty. Francis James Murphy
Francis James Murphy is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, commercial torts, complex commercial litigation and 12 other areas of law. Francis received a B.A. degree from St.
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Francis James Murphy is a Partner based in Chesterfield, Missouri, practicing at Cordell & Cordell, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1991). Educated at St. Louis University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and St. Louis University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St and Louis The Missouri Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chesterfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Francis James Murphy is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, commercial torts, complex commercial litigation and 12 other areas of law
- Francis received a B.A. degree from St. Louis University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Francis practices at Cordell & Cordell, P.C. in Chesterfield, MO
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Francis James Murphy's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Francis James Murphy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Francis James Murphy is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Missouri →
Francis James Murphy is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Missouri →
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.
Francis James Murphy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Francis James Murphy is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Missouri →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Francis James Murphy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Missouri
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chesterfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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