Atty. Paul D. Murphy
Order of the Coif; Southern California Law Review, 1989-1991. Law Clerk to the Honorable William J.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Santa Monica, CA · 34+ Years Experience
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About Paul D. Murphy at a Glance
Paul D. Murphy is a Partner based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Murphy Rosen LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1992) and New York (1992). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1991) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Paul D. Murphy
- Order of the Coif
- Southern California Law Review, 1989-1991
- Law Clerk to the Honorable William J. Rea, U.S
- District Court, Central District of California, 1991-1992
- Associate, Davis, Polk & Wardwell, 1992-1995
- Partner, O'Neill Lysaght & Sun, 1995-2003
Practice Areas Explained
Paul D. Murphy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul D. Murphy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Monica.
Business & Corporate Law in Santa Monica
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Santa Monica
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Paul D. Murphy is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Entertainment & Sports Law in Santa Monica
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Monica
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Monica are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Santa Monica Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Monica-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 Santa Monica Choose Paul D. 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 Paul D. Murphy's practice in the field of business, litigation, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Paul D. Murphy brings 34+ 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 California and New York, Paul D. Murphy can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and entertainment, Paul D. Murphy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Monica
A Santa Monica-based practice means Paul D. 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 Paul D. Murphy Handles in Santa Monica
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