Atty. J. Michael Murphy
Recipient, Certificate of Merit Institute for Administrative Justice, University of the Pacific. Lecturer: Construction Law, Napa Valley College, 1984-1986; Construction Contracts From Owner's Perspectives, NCBA, Continuing Education of the Bar, 2002.
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About J. Michael Murphy at a glance
J. Michael Murphy is a Member based in Napa, California, practicing at Murphy Logan & Roades-Brown, LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, business, real estate, and construction. Admitted to practice in California (1977) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1977). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 1977) and University of California at Davis (A.B., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Napa County Bar Association (Vice President, 2000-2001 President, 2001-2002) State Bar of California. Serves clients in Napa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Recipient, Certificate of Merit Institute for Administrative Justice, University of the Pacific
Lecturer
- Construction Law, Napa Valley College, 1984-1986
- Construction Contracts From Owner's Perspectives, NCBA, Continuing Education of the Bar, 2002
- Member, Board of Directors, Napa County Legal Assistance Agency, 1979-1980
- Member, Board of Directors, Napa Valley College Foundation, 2006—
- Member, Board of Directors, Boys and Girls Clubs of Napa Valley, 2005—
- Member, Legal Advisory Committee, Associated General Contractors, Inc., 1984-2002
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J. Michael Murphy is one of 32,102 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in California →
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
J. Michael Murphy is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
J. Michael Murphy is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Napa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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