Atty. James Emmet Murphy

Atty. James Emmet Murphy

James Emmet Murphy is a lawyer practicing litigation, discrimination, employment / labor. James received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years.

New York New York 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About James Emmet Murphy at a glance

James Emmet Murphy is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Virginia & Ambinder, LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (2005). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Cornell University (B.S. Industrial, 2001). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Emmet Murphy is a lawyer practicing litigation, discrimination, employment / labor
  • James received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • James practices at Virginia & Ambinder, LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Emmet Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is James Emmet Murphy's law office located?
James Emmet Murphy's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Virginia & Ambinder, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Emmet Murphy handle?
James Emmet Murphy focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Emmet Murphy practiced law?
James Emmet Murphy has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did James Emmet Murphy go to law school?
James Emmet Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S. Industrial, 2001).
How can I contact James Emmet Murphy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 2004
B.S. Industrial
Cornell University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2005

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