Atty. James W. Murphy

Atty. James W. Murphy

James W. Murphy is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business litigation, real estate law.

Sherborn Sherborn 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About James W. Murphy at a glance

James W. Murphy is a Member based in Sherborn, Massachusetts, practicing at Law Offices of James W. Murphy. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1982) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1983). Educated at Northeast University School of Law (J.D., 1982) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A., 1979). Active member of Massachusetts Bar Association. Serands clients in Sherborn, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James W. Murphy is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business litigation, real estate law
  • James received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • James practices at Law Offices of James W. Murphy in Sherborn, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James W. Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

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

James W. Murphy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James W. Murphy

Where is James W. Murphy's law office located?
James W. Murphy's law practice is located in Sherborn, Massachusetts. The firm is Law Offices of James W. Murphy. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W. Murphy handle?
James W. Murphy focuses on business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James W. Murphy practiced law?
James W. Murphy has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did James W. Murphy go to law school?
James W. Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact James W. Murphy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northeast University School of Law
- 1982
B.A.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1983

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