Atty. Laura Irving Murphy

Atty. Laura Irving Murphy

Laura Irving Murphy is a lawyer practicing criminal, litigation, product liability law and 4 other areas of law. Laura received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Oswego in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Laura Irving Murphy at a glance

Laura Irving Murphy is an Associate based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at The Law Office of James A. Whittaker. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, workers comp, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1986) and Kentucky (1995). Educated at University of Dayton (J.D., 1986) and State University of New York at Oswego (B.A., 1983). Active member of Ohio State and Cincinnati Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Laura Irving Murphy is a lawyer practicing criminal, litigation, product liability law and 4 other areas of law
  • Laura received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Oswego in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Laura practices at The Law Office of James A. Whittaker in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Laura Irving Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Laura Irving Murphy is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Ohio →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Laura Irving Murphy is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Laura Irving Murphy is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Ohio →

Product Liability

Laura Irving Murphy is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Laura Irving Murphy

Where is Laura Irving Murphy's law office located?
Laura Irving Murphy's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is The Law Office of James A. Whittaker. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laura Irving Murphy handle?
Laura Irving Murphy focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, workers comp, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Laura Irving Murphy practiced law?
Laura Irving Murphy has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Laura Irving Murphy go to law school?
Laura Irving Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Laura Irving Murphy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Dayton
- 1986
B.A.
State University of New York at Oswego
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1986
Kentucky
Admitted: 1995

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