Atty. John F. Murphy

Atty. John F. Murphy

John F. Murphy is a lawyer practicing real estate, taxation, bankruptcy and 1 other area of law.

Wellsboro Wellsboro 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About John F. Murphy at a glance

John F. Murphy is a estate planning, real estate, bankruptcy, and tax attorney based in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1975) and New York (1980). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Cornell University (B.S., 1969). Serands clients in Wellsboro, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John F. Murphy is a lawyer practicing real estate, taxation, bankruptcy and 1 other area of law
  • John F. received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1969, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John F. practices in Wellsboro, PA

Practice Areas Explained

John F. Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John F. Murphy is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Real Estate Law

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

John F. Murphy is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John F. Murphy is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John F. Murphy is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John F. Murphy

Where is John F. Murphy's law office located?
John F. Murphy's law practice is located in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John F. Murphy handle?
John F. Murphy focuses on estate planning, real estate, bankruptcy, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John F. Murphy practiced law?
John F. Murphy has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John F. Murphy go to law school?
John F. Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S., 1969).
How can I contact John F. Murphy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 1975
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1975
New York
Admitted: 1980

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