Atty. James W. Murphy
James W. Murphy is a lawyer practicing estate planning, civil rights, child custody.
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James W. Murphy is a Trust Administrator based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on child custody, estate planning, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2006). Educated at Suffolk University Law School J.D. (—) and Boston College B.A. (—). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James W. Murphy is a lawyer practicing estate planning, civil rights, child custody
- James received a B.A. degree from Boston College, and has been licensed for 20 years
- James practices at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP in Boston, MA
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James W. Murphy is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Massachusetts →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James W. Murphy is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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 Boston 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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