Atty. Liam Murphy
Profile Liam maintains a broad practice grounded in all types of real estate matters. Liam’s litigation practice focuses on property law, including disputes involving title and boundary issues, easements, adverse possession and prescriptive easements; public and private road issues; title insurance claims; land use, zoning and Act 250; construction, condemnation and tax appeals.
Commercial Transactions & More Attorney · Serving Burlington, VT · 45+ Years Experience
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About Liam Murphy at a Glance
Liam Murphy is a Member based in Burlington, Vermont, practicing at MSK Attorneys. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1981) and Vermont (1983). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1981) and Drew University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Vermont Bar Association Chittenden County Bar Association The District of Columbia Bar. Serves clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Liam Murphy
- Profile Liam maintains a broad practice grounded in all types of real estate matters
- Liam’s litigation practice focuses on property law, including disputes involving title and boundary issues, easements, adverse possession and prescriptive easements
- public and private road issues
- title insurance claims
- land use, zoning and Act 250
- construction, condemnation and tax appeals
- In the course of his practice, Liam has represented landowners, developers, municipalities and neighborhood groups in matters before the United States District Court for the District of Vermont, the Vermont Supreme Court (16 reported cases), Vermont Superior Courts, the Vermont Environmental Court, the Vermont Environmental Board, the Water Resources Board, multiple Act 250 District Environmental Commissions, and various municipal zoning and planning boards
- Liam’s transactional practice focuses on representing property owners and developers to establish and manage their operating entities, to acquire, finance, permit, manage, lease and/or sell (including “1031 exchanges”) a wide variety of commercial, residential, hotel, recreational, office and shopping center properties, and to establish condominiums and common interest communities
- Representative Engagements - Special Counsel to the City of Winooski in connection with the largest urban redevelopment project in the state’s history, involving the acquisition of 125 acres from multiple owners through sales and condemnation, obtaining master plan approval to construct over 300,000 sq. ft. of retail/commercial space, a 250-room hotel, a 43,000 sq. ft. municipal center, 800 units of housing, and 3,100 parking spaces in multiple parking garages, and then working with private developers to implement the City’s vision for a redeveloped downtown. - Represented developers in connection with acquisition, development, permitting, financing and leasing of numerous commercial and multi-family housing projects. - Represented property owner in 1031 exchange involving the sale of a commercial stable and the acquisition of an existing self-storage facility. - Represented a municipality in Environmental Division and Supreme Court appeals that upheld the municipality’s position that blasting, drilling, and crushing ledge rock for gravel product does not qualify as “gravel extraction” as permitted under the municipality’s zoning regulations
- The Supreme Court also addressed the statutory “deemed approval” remedy for municipal panel decisions. - Represented land owners in the Environmental Division and Supreme Court appeals involving issues of collateral attacks on zoning decisions and remedies of land owners relying on incorrect decisions made by zoning administrators. - Represented parties in Probate Court involving disputes between executors, trustees and legatees of will and beneficiaries of trusts
Practice Areas Explained
Liam Murphy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Liam Murphy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Burlington.
Business & Corporate Law in Burlington
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Burlington
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Commercial Real Estate in Burlington
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Land Use & Zoning in Burlington
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Civil Litigation in Burlington
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Burlington
Practicing law in Vermont. Legal matters in Vermont are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Burlington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Vermont state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Vermont 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 Vermont courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Burlington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Burlington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Burlington Choose Liam Murphy
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Liam Murphy's practice in the field of business, real estate, commercial re, zoning, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Liam Murphy brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in District of Columbia and Vermont, Liam Murphy can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and commercial re, Liam Murphy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Burlington
A Burlington-based practice means Liam Murphy attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Liam Murphy Handles in Burlington
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