Atty. Michael Lee Murphy

Atty. Michael Lee Murphy

Michael Lee Murphy is a lawyer practicing appellate and supreme court practice, arbitration & dispute resolution, bankruptcy & business reorganization and 6 other areas of law. Michael received a M.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993, and has been licensed for 40 years.

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Profile Summary

About Michael Lee Murphy at a glance

Michael Lee Murphy is a Partner based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Bailey Glasser Llp. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, class action, chapter 11, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1986), District of Columbia (2003), Washington US Supreme Court US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit US District Court, District of (2006), and West Virginia (2008). Educated at The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (J.D., 2002) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (M.S. California, 1993). Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Lee Murphy is a lawyer practicing appellate and supreme court practice, arbitration & dispute resolution, bankruptcy & business reorganization and 6 other areas of law
  • Michael received a M.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Michael practices at Bailey & Glasser LLP in Charleston, WV and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Lee Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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

Michael Lee Murphy is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in West Virginia →

Class Action

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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Michael Lee Murphy is one of 5,841 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in West Virginia →

Product Liability

Michael Lee Murphy is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in West Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Lee Murphy

Where is Michael Lee Murphy's law office located?
Michael Lee Murphy's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is Bailey Glasser Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Lee Murphy handle?
Michael Lee Murphy focuses on business, bankruptcy, class action, chapter 11, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Michael Lee Murphy practiced law?
Michael Lee Murphy has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Michael Lee Murphy go to law school?
Michael Lee Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (M.S. California, 1993).
How can I contact Michael Lee Murphy for a consultation?
You can contact Michael Lee Murphy directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
- 2002
M.S. California
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 1986
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2003
Washington US Supreme Court US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit US District Court, District of
Admitted: 2006
West Virginia
Admitted: 2008
New York
Admitted: 2012

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