Atty. Sean F Murphy

Atty. Sean F Murphy

Sean F Murphy is a lawyer practicing commercial, financial markets and services, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law. Sean received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Tysons Tysons 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Sean F Murphy at a glance

Sean F Murphy is a Partner based in Tysons, Virginia, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1983), Virginia (1988), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1988). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D., 1982) and University of Maryland (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Tysons, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sean F Murphy is a lawyer practicing commercial, financial markets and services, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law
  • Sean received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Sean practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Tysons, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Sean F Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sean F Murphy

Where is Sean F Murphy's law office located?
Sean F Murphy's law practice is located in Tysons, Virginia. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sean F Murphy handle?
Sean F Murphy focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Sean F Murphy practiced law?
Sean F Murphy has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Sean F Murphy go to law school?
Sean F Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Sean F Murphy for a consultation?
You can contact Sean F 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 Sean F Murphy received?
Sean F Murphy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
College of William & Mary
- 1982
B.A.
University of Maryland
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1983
Virginia
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1988
Maryland U.S. District Court, District of Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth and Fifth Circuit U
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998

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