Atty. Paul J. Murphy

Atty. Paul J. Murphy

Mr. Paul J.

Atlanta Atlanta 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul J. Murphy at a glance

Paul J. Murphy is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at King & Spalding LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1986). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1986) and United States Merchant Marine Academy (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Paul J. Murphy is a lawyer practicing antitrust, business, corporate counsel and 4 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.S. degree from United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Paul practices at King & Spalding LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul J. Murphy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul J. 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.

Paul J. Murphy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

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Paul J. Murphy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Insurance Law

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Paul J. Murphy is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Georgia →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Paul J. Murphy is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul J. Murphy

Where is Paul J. Murphy's law office located?
Paul J. Murphy's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is King & Spalding LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul J. Murphy handle?
Paul J. Murphy focuses on business, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Paul J. Murphy practiced law?
Paul J. Murphy has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Paul J. Murphy go to law school?
Paul J. Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact Paul J. Murphy for a consultation?
You can contact Paul J. 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.
What awards or recognition has Paul J. Murphy received?
Paul J. Murphy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Emory University
- 1986
B.S.
United States Merchant Marine Academy
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1986

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