Atty. Richard V. Murphy

Atty. Richard V. Murphy

Member, Order of the Coif. Member, Kentucky Law Journal, 1974-1976.

Lexington Lexington 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard V. Murphy at a glance

Richard V. Murphy is a Member based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Murphy & Clendenen, PLLC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1976) and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1976) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fayette County, Kentucky and American (Member, Section on Real Property, Probate and Trust Law) Bar Associations American Planning Association. Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Member, Order of the Coif
  • Member, Kentucky Law Journal, 1974-1976

Author

  • "Kentucky Land Use and Zoning Law," University of Kentucky College of Law, 1989
  • 1991
  • Corporate Counsel, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, 1976-1982
  • Assistant Fayette County Attorney, 1982-1984
  • Partner, Pettit & Murphy, 1982-1984
  • Principal and Senior Attorney, Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, 1984-1988

Practice Areas Explained

Richard V. Murphy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard V. 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.

Richard V. Murphy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →

Real Estate Law

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

Richard V. Murphy is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kentucky →

Land Use & Zoning

Richard V. Murphy is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Kentucky →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard V. Murphy

Where is Richard V. Murphy's law office located?
Richard V. Murphy's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. The firm is Murphy & Clendenen, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard V. Murphy handle?
Richard V. Murphy focuses on business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Richard V. Murphy practiced law?
Richard V. Murphy has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Richard V. Murphy go to law school?
Richard V. Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (A.B., 1973).
How can I contact Richard V. Murphy for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard V. Murphy received?
Richard V. Murphy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 1976
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978

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