Atty. James Scott Murphy

James Scott Murphy is a lawyer practicing family, real estate, entertainment and 48 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from The Johns Hopkins University, and has been licensed for 41 years.

East Hanover East Hanover 41 yrs experience 41 year

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James Scott Murphy is a Partner based in East Hanover, New Jersey, practforg at Garrity, Graham, Murphy, Garofalo & Flinn, P.C.. They haand 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in California (1985), U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California (1985), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1994), and New Jersey (1996). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law J.D. (—) and The Johns Hopkins University B.A. Business The Johns Hopkins University B.A. with honors The Johns Hopkins University B.A. Political Science The Johns Hopkins University B.A. with honors The (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in East Hanover, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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James Scott Murphy is a lawyer practicing family, real estate, entertainment and 48 other areas of law
James received a B.A. degree from The Johns Hopkins University, and has been licensed for 41 years
James practices at Garrity, Graham, Murphy, Garofalo & Flinn, P.C. in East Hanover, NJ

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Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practforg law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in East Hanover are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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James Scott Murphy's law practice is located in East Hanover, New Jersey. The firm is Garrity, Graham, Murphy, Garofalo & Flinn, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.

How long has James Scott Murphy practiced law?

James Scott Murphy has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.

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James Scott Murphy's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Practice Areas

Entertainment Family Real Estate ASTM, EPA, DOT, OSHA, ARB and Related Regulations of Fuel Containers Audits and Due Diligence Banking And Financial Services Cargo Class Action Casualty/CGL Catastrophic Injury Clothing Related Burn Cases Combustion Combustion Science and Engineering Cases Commercial Fuel Container Cases Construction Consumer Finance and Commercial Litigation Consumer Gasoline Container Cases D and O Deflagration, Detonation and Explosion Cases E and O Education Employment And Labor Employment Law Environmental Environmental Litigation Excess and Surplus Insurance Farm Owner and Crop Multiple Peril FDCPA Fidelity and Surety Fire and Combustion Cases Fire, Cause and Origin Cases Fleet Furniture and Structure Related Burn Cases Gasoline and Other Fuel Source Injury Cases General Liability Hospital Professional Liability HPL Insurance And Reinsurance Lawsuits & Disputes Maritime Mass Tort and Multi-District Litigation Media Mediation And Arbitration National Trial Counsel Personal Injury Pharmaceutical And Medical Device Premises Liability Products Liability Professional Liability Significant Burn Injury Cases Transportation and Maritime Trucking And Transportation

Education

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Pepperdine University School of Law J.D.

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The Johns Hopkins University B.A. Business The Johns Hopkins University B.A. with honors The Johns Hopkins University B.A. Political Science The Johns Hopkins University B.A. with honors The

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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California

Admitted: 1985

U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California

Admitted: 1985

U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey

Admitted: 1994

New Jersey

Admitted: 1996

U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit

Admitted: 1998

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