Atty. James A. Murphy

Atty. James A. Murphy

James A. Murphy is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, appellate practice and 3 other areas of law.

Joliet Joliet 59 Years Experience 59 year
Call (224) 561-5759

Profile Summary

About James A. Murphy at a glance

James A. Murphy is a Member based in Joliet, Illinois, practicing at Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, construction, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1967), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1993). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1987) and Knox College (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Will County and Illinois State (Member, Civil Procedure Section Council, 2001—) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Joliet, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James A. Murphy is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, appellate practice and 3 other areas of law
  • James A. received a B.A. degree from Knox College in 1982, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • James A. practices at Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC in Joliet, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Murphy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Murphy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

James A. Murphy is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James A. Murphy is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Construction Law

James A. Murphy is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James A. Murphy is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James A. Murphy is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James A. Murphy

Where is James A. Murphy's law office located?
James A. Murphy's law practice is located in Joliet, Illinois. The firm is Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Murphy handle?
James A. Murphy focuses on personal injury, business, construction, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James A. Murphy practiced law?
James A. Murphy has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did James A. Murphy go to law school?
James A. Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact James A. Murphy for a consultation?
You can contact James A. Murphy 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 James A. Murphy received?
James A. Murphy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1987
B.A.
Knox College
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1967
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1993

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