Atty. Helen Mac Murray

Atty. Helen Mac Murray

Helen Mac Murray has been a leader in the consumer protection area for more than two decades. A founding partner of Mac Murray & Shuster LLP, she consults with and represents numerous entities regulated by federal and state consumer protection laws, regularly working with in-house counsel, executive management, and marketing and sales personnel.

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Profile Summary

About Helen Mac Murray at a glance

Helen Mac Murray is a consumer, government, and entertainment attorney based in New Albany, Ohio, practicing at Mac Murray & Shuster LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1987), Missouri (2011), Pennsylvania (2014), and Illinois (2015). Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026). Serands clients in New Albany, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Helen Mac Murray has been a leader in the consumer protection area for more than two decades
  • A founding partner of Mac Murray & Shuster LLP, she consults with and represents numerous entities regulated by federal and state consumer protection laws, regularly working with in-house counsel, executive management, and marketing and sales personnel
  • Helen previously served as Chief of the Ohio Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section, named in 2000 as “National Consumer Protection Agency of the Year” under her leadership
  • She also served as staff lead for the National Association of Attorneys General Consumer Protection Committee enforcement actions, including the country’s first actions involving dozens of state attorney general offices
  • Helen participated in and led multiple multistate investigations in this role, many in conjunction with the FTC, CFPB, and FCC
  • She also worked closely with the FTC on the drafting of many federal rules and laws including the Telemarketing Sales Rule
  • Helen now uses her experience and insights to focus on the defense of state, federal, and multistate consumer protection investigations
  • In addition to her defense work, she advises clients on proactively managing their compliance obligations, successfully identifying issues that only a trained “former regulator eye” will catch
  • A leading voice on consumer protection matters, Helen is a frequent national speaker on regulatory issues
  • She has appeared, or been featured in, stories appearing on various media outlets including ABC News, PrimeTime Live, NBC Nightly News, Dateline NBC, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, American Greed, and many others

Practice Areas Explained

Helen Mac Murray's Areas of Practice

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

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Helen Mac Murray

Where is Helen Mac Murray's law office located?
Helen Mac Murray's law practice is located in New Albany, Ohio. The firm is Mac Murray & Shuster LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Helen Mac Murray handle?
Helen Mac Murray focuses on consumer, government, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Helen Mac Murray practiced law?
Helen Mac Murray has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Helen Mac Murray go to law school?
Helen Mac Murray earned their education at (J.D., 1987).
How can I contact Helen Mac Murray for a consultation?
You can contact Helen Mac Murray directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Helen Mac Murray received?
Helen Mac Murray's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law; Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Law; Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Protection Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Toledo
- 1987

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Protection Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ohio Super Lawyer
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Attorneys in Ohio
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Irish Legal 100
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Certified Mediator, Institute for Conflict Management, Santa Monica, CA, 2006
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — NARI Community Service Award, 2002
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ohio Attorney General's Professionalism Award, 1996
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ohio Women's Bar Association and Foundation "Leading the Way" Award
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1987
Missouri
Admitted: 2011
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2014
Illinois
Admitted: 2015
Kansas
Admitted: 2015
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2016
West Virginia
Admitted: 2016
Tennessee
Admitted: 2016
Nebraska
Admitted: 2016
Utah
Admitted: 2017
Georgia, State Bar of Georgia
Admitted: 2018
New Jersey
Admitted: 2019
Iowa, The Iowa State Bar Association
Admitted: 2019

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