Atty. Paul G. Murphy

Atty. Paul G. Murphy

Paul Murphy has over three decades of experience with structured finance transactions involving a wide-range of loans, leases, contracts and receivables. Paul has represented issuers, underwriters, financial guarantors and trustees in both public and private transactions, including shelf registrations and commercial paper conduits.

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Profile Summary

About Paul G. Murphy at a glance

Paul G. Murphy is a business attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Moore & Van Allen PLLC. Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law (2026). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Paul Murphy has over three decades of experience with structured finance transactions involving a wide-range of loans, leases, contracts and receivables.

Paul has represented issuers, underwriters, financial guarantors and trustees in both public and private transactions, including shelf registrations and commercial paper conduits.

His extensive experience with transactions involves:

  • Railcars
  • Equipment leases
  • Chassis leases
  • Intermodal container leases
  • Trade receivables
  • Commercial and residential mortgage loans
  • Home equity loans
  • Auto loans
  • Tobacco fee settlements
  • Business loans
  • Credit card receivables
  • Health care receivables
  • Student loans
  • Municipal leases
  • Manufactured housing contracts

Prior to joining the firm, Paul practiced in New York.

Practice Areas Explained

Paul G. Murphy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul G. 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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Paul G. Murphy's law office located?
Paul G. Murphy's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is Moore & Van Allen PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul G. Murphy handle?
Paul G. Murphy focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
Where did Paul G. Murphy go to law school?
Paul G. Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 1989).
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What awards or recognition has Paul G. Murphy received?
Paul G. Murphy's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law; Lawyer of the Year — Securitization and Structured Finance Law (Charlotte).

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1989

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Securitization and Structured Finance Law (Charlotte)
- 2023

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