Atty. Stephen Thomas Murphy

Atty. Stephen Thomas Murphy

Stephen Thomas Murphy is a lawyer practicing patents, business law, intellectual property and 1 other area of law. Stephen received a degree from National Technical University, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Thomas Murphy at a glance

Stephen Thomas Murphy is an Of Counsel based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at The Villalba Firm. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on patent, probate, estate planning, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Ohio registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2002). Educated at Salmon P. Chase College of Law (J.D., 1999) and National Technical University Engineering/Industrial Management University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S. Chemical, 1980). Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen Thomas Murphy is a lawyer practicing patents, business law, intellectual property and 1 other area of law
  • Stephen received a degree from National Technical University, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Stephen practices at The Villalba Firm in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Thomas Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

Stephen Thomas Murphy is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

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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.

Stephen Thomas Murphy is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Stephen Thomas Murphy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Intellectual Property

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

Stephen Thomas Murphy is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen Thomas Murphy

Where is Stephen Thomas Murphy's law office located?
Stephen Thomas Murphy's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is The Villalba Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Thomas Murphy handle?
Stephen Thomas Murphy focuses on patent, probate, estate planning, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Stephen Thomas Murphy practiced law?
Stephen Thomas Murphy has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Stephen Thomas Murphy go to law school?
Stephen Thomas Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S. Chemical, 1980).
How can I contact Stephen Thomas Murphy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Salmon P. Chase College of Law
- 1999
B.S. Chemical
National Technical University Engineering/Industrial Management University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Ohio registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2002

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