Atty. Robert Edward Murphy

Atty. Robert Edward Murphy

Robert Edward Murphy is a lawyer practicing serious injury and death, auto and truck collisions, medical negligence and 18 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from William Jewell College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

St. Joseph St. Joseph 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Edward Murphy at a glance

Robert Edward Murphy is a Shareholder based in St. Joseph, Missouri. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trusts, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1979), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1984), and Kansas (2017). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 1979) and William Jewell College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in St. Joseph, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Edward Murphy is a lawyer practicing serious injury and death, auto and truck collisions, medical negligence and 18 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from William Jewell College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Robert practices in St. Joseph, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Edward Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Robert Edward Murphy is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Missouri →

Wrongful Death

Robert Edward Murphy is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Missouri →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Robert Edward Murphy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Robert Edward Murphy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Robert Edward Murphy is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Edward Murphy

Where is Robert Edward Murphy's law office located?
Robert Edward Murphy's law practice is located in St. Joseph, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Edward Murphy handle?
Robert Edward Murphy focuses on trusts, wrongful death, personal injury, business, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Robert Edward Murphy practiced law?
Robert Edward Murphy has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Robert Edward Murphy go to law school?
Robert Edward Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Robert Edward Murphy for a consultation?
You can contact Robert Edward 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 Robert Edward Murphy received?
Robert Edward Murphy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1979
B.A.
William Jewell College
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1984
Kansas
Admitted: 2017

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