Atty. James Kennedy Murphy
James Kennedy Murphy is a lawyer practicing family law, business law, divorce and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1985, and has been licensed for 33 years.
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James Kennedy Murphy is a Managing Partner based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at HP Law, PLLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on divorce, criminal defense, family law, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1993), U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky (1996), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky U.S. District Court, Southern D (2000). Educated at Washington and Lee University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Kennedy Murphy is a lawyer practicing family law, business law, divorce and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1985, and has been licensed for 33 years
- James practices at HP Law, PLLC in Louisville, KY
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James Kennedy Murphy's Areas of Practice
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James Kennedy Murphy is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Kentucky →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James Kennedy Murphy is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Kentucky →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James Kennedy Murphy is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Kentucky →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Kennedy Murphy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Kennedy Murphy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kentucky →
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Why local counsel matters in Kentucky
Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Louisville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky 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 Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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