Atty. Sarah E. Murray

Atty. Sarah E. Murray

Attorney Murray has practiced in the area of family and matrimonial law since 2008. Her work has included trial, research and appellate matters.

Westport Westport 18 J. Erfahrung 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Sarah E. Murray at a glance

Sarah E. Murray is a Partner based in Westport, Connecticut, practicing at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2008) and New York (2010). Educated at University of Connecticut Law School (J.D., 2008) and College of the Holy Cross B.A. magna cum laude College of the Holy Cross B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Active member of Fairfield County Bar Association Connecticut Bar Association New York State Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Westport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Attorney Murray has practiced in the area of family and matrimonial law since 2008
  • Her work has included trial, research and appellate matters
  • Her professional achievements include being designated by the Connecticut Law Tribune as a 2015 New Leader in the Law
  • She has also been selected a New England Super Lawyers ® Rising Star® 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2016 in the area of Family Law
  • In 2014 and 2016, she was selected as one of the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40 in Connecticut by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
  • Additionally, Sarah has been awarded "10 Best Under 40 in Connecticut for Client Satisfaction" by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in 2016
  • She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Law and the College of the Holy Cross, where she graduated magna cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa
  • At Holy Cross, Attorney Murray was selected as a valedictorian nominee due to her top academic performance
  • While in law school, she received the CALI Excellence for the Future awards in Juvenile Law, Higher Education Law, and Law and Literature of Crime
  • Attorney Murray was the recipient of the Public Interest Law Group Summer Fellowship in two successive years and was the recipient of the Helen Z. Pearl Feminist Law Prize
  • In addition, Attorney Murray served as Executive Editor of the Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal
  • Attorney Murray is a co-author of Electronically Stored Information: What Matrimonial Lawyers and Computer Forensics Need To Know, 23 J. Am
  • Acad
  • Matr
  • Law. 1 (2010) and is the author of Electronical Stored Information: How E-Mail, Texting, and Your Facebook Friends Can Affect Your Divorce, 34 Fam.Advocate No.1, pg. 26 (Summer 2011)
  • And, recently moderated "Establishing and Modifying Support Orders after Dan v
  • Dan" at the Connecticut Bar Association's 2016 Connecticut Legal Conference
  • Currently, Attorney Murray is on the Board of Editors of the Connecticut Bar Journal
  • She is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York

Practice Areas Explained

Sarah E. Murray's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sarah E. Murray handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Family Law

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sarah E. Murray

Where is Sarah E. Murray's law office located?
Sarah E. Murray's law practice is located in Westport, Connecticut. The firm is Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sarah E. Murray handle?
Sarah E. Murray focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Sarah E. Murray practiced law?
Sarah E. Murray has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Sarah E. Murray go to law school?
Sarah E. Murray earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (—).
How can I contact Sarah E. Murray for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut Law School
- 2008
College of the Holy Cross B.A. magna cum laude College of the Holy Cross B.A. Phi Beta Kappa
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Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 2008
New York
Admitted: 2010

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