Atty. James P. Murphy
James P. Murphy is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate & supreme court, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law.
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James P. Murphy is a business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1969), District of Columbia (1984), and Maryland U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, (1984). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1969) and University of Notre Dame (A.B., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James P. Murphy is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate & supreme court, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law
- James P. received a A.B. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
- James P. practices in Washington, DC
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James P. Murphy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James P. Murphy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
James P. Murphy is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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