Atty. Stephen Printiss Murphy

Atty. Stephen Printiss Murphy

Mr. Stephen Printiss Murphy is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, antitrust/competition law, commercial litigation and 14 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About Stephen Printiss Murphy at a glance

Stephen Printiss Murphy is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on trademark, business, ip, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Cou (1976) and Virginia (2015). Educated at Boston College A.B. cum laude Catholic University School of Law J.D. Editor Catholic University School of Law Law Review (—). Active member of Memberships Antitrust Section of the American Bar Association The American Law Institute -Elected Member Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs - Board Trustee District of Columbia Bar Judicial Evaluation Committee - Past Chair. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Stephen Printiss Murphy is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, antitrust/competition law, commercial litigation and 14 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a A.B. degree from Boston College, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Stephen practices at Locke Lord LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Printiss Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen Printiss Murphy

Where is Stephen Printiss Murphy's law office located?
Stephen Printiss Murphy's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Printiss Murphy handle?
Stephen Printiss Murphy focuses on trademark, business, ip, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Stephen Printiss Murphy practiced law?
Stephen Printiss Murphy has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Stephen Printiss Murphy go to law school?
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Education

Boston College A.B. cum laude Catholic University School of Law J.D. Editor Catholic University School of Law Law Review
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Bar Admissions

District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Cou
Admitted: 1976
Virginia
Admitted: 2015

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