Atty. Sheila T Murphy

Atty. Sheila T Murphy

Sheila T Murphy is a lawyer practicing estates and trusts, estate planning for high net worth individuals, business planning and 4 other areas of law. Sheila received a A.B. degree from Barnard College in 1980, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Greenwich Greenwich 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Sheila T Murphy at a glance

Sheila T Murphy is a Partner based in Greenwich, Connecticut, practicing at Ferguson Cohen LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1991), U.S. Tax Court (1991), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1995), and Florida (2015). Educated at Pace University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Barnard College (A.B. Economics, 1980). Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Greenwich, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sheila T Murphy is a lawyer practicing estates and trusts, estate planning for high net worth individuals, business planning and 4 other areas of law
  • Sheila received a A.B. degree from Barnard College in 1980, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Sheila practices at Ferguson Cohen LLP in Greenwich, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Sheila T Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Sheila T Murphy is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Connecticut →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Sheila T Murphy is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Connecticut →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Sheila T Murphy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Connecticut →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Sheila T Murphy is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Connecticut →

Civil Litigation

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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 Greenwich 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 Sheila T Murphy

Where is Sheila T Murphy's law office located?
Sheila T Murphy's law practice is located in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm is Ferguson Cohen LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sheila T Murphy handle?
Sheila T Murphy focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Sheila T Murphy practiced law?
Sheila T Murphy has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Sheila T Murphy go to law school?
Sheila T Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (A.B. Economics, 1980).
How can I contact Sheila T Murphy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pace University School of Law
- 1990
A.B. Economics
Barnard College
- 1980

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1995
Florida
Admitted: 2015
Connecticut
Admitted: 2016

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