Atty. Kent Murphy
Mr. Kent Murphy is a lawyer practicing general contracts, information technology, general corporate and 2 other areas of law.
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Kent Murphy is a contracts, business, and real estate attorney based in Decatur, Georgia. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1982). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1982) and Antioch College (B.A. Georgia, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Atlanta Bar Association State Bar of Georgia. Serves clients in Decatur, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Kent Murphy is a lawyer practicing general contracts, information technology, general corporate and 2 other areas of law
- Kent received a B.A. degree from Antioch College in 1973, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Kent practices in Decatur, GA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kent Murphy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Kent Murphy is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Georgia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Kent Murphy is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Kent Murphy is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Decatur are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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