Atty. Scott R. Murphy
Scott R. Murphy is a partner in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, office of Barnes & Thornburg, where he serves as vice chair of the firm's Construction Law Practice Group.Scott is also a member of the firm's Commercial Litigation practice group, where he concentrates his practice on business torts, contract disputes and securities fraud as well as shareholder oppression claims.
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Scott R. Murphy is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Florida (2001) and Michigan (2005). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 2001) and Northern Michigan University (B.A.). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Grand Rapids) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott R. Murphy is a partner in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, office of Barnes & Thornburg, where he serves as vice chair of the firm's Construction Law Practice Group.Scott is also a member of the firm's Commercial Litigation practice group, where he concentrates his practice on business torts, contract disputes and securities fraud as well as shareholder oppression claims
- A seasoned litigator, Scott has experience in numerous forums, including state and federal courts, arbitration tribunals and appellate courts
- His representative clients range from Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and municipalities to individual business owners, shareholders and investors
- Scott was named on the Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars list and has received recognition in Best Lawyers since 2013 for his work in commercial and construction litigation.He is admitted to practice law in Michigan and Florida
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Scott R. Murphy is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Michigan →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Grand Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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