Atty. Paul Joseph Murphy

Atty. Paul Joseph Murphy

Paul Joseph Murphy is a lawyer practicing litigation, education, labor & employment and 3 other areas of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from Boston College Boston College, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Wakefield Wakefield 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Joseph Murphy at a glance

Paul Joseph Murphy is a criminal defense, employment, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Wakefield, Massachusetts. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts U.S. District Court for the District of Massac (1982). Educated at Boston College Law School J.D. (—) and Boston College Boston College B.A. magna cum laude All-Decade Football Team Boston College Boston College B.A. 1970-1980 Nominated for Rhodes Scholarship (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Member, Massachusetts Bar Association •Panel Member, American Arbitration Association •Former President, Operation A, B, and L. Serands clients in Wakefield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Paul Joseph Murphy is a lawyer practicing litigation, education, labor & employment and 3 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from Boston College Boston College, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Paul practices in Wakefield, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Joseph Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Paul Joseph Murphy is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Paul Joseph Murphy is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Paul Joseph Murphy is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul Joseph Murphy

Where is Paul Joseph Murphy's law office located?
Paul Joseph Murphy's law practice is located in Wakefield, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Joseph Murphy handle?
Paul Joseph Murphy focuses on criminal defense, employment, real estate, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Paul Joseph Murphy practiced law?
Paul Joseph Murphy has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Paul Joseph Murphy go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Paul Joseph Murphy received?
Paul Joseph Murphy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Boston College Law School J.D.
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Boston College Boston College B.A. magna cum laude All-Decade Football Team Boston College Boston College B.A. 1970-1980 Nominated for Rhodes Scholarship
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts U.S. District Court for the District of Massac
Admitted: 1982

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