Atty. Thomas Patrick Murphy
Thomas Patrick Murphy is a lawyer practicing general employment litigation, international employment issues, discrimination. Thomas received a B.S. degree from Clarkson University, formerly Clarkson College of Technology in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Discrimination & More Attorney · Serving Reston, VA · 48+ Years Experience
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About Thomas Patrick Murphy at a Glance
Thomas Patrick Murphy is a Head, McLean Labor Team based in Reston, Virginia, practicing at Jackson Lewis P.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1978), District of Columbia (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, DC Circuit (1982), and Maryland (1988). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1978) and Clarkson University, formerly Clarkson College of Technology (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of 2010-present) •Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors (1989-1991 1996-2005) •District of Columbia Bar Association •District of Columbia Bar, Board on Professional Responsibility, Hearing Committee Ten, Chair (1989-1999) •Leadership Arlington, C, Professional Associations and Activities •American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law, International Labor and Employment Law Committee and Practice and Procedure Under the NLRA Committee •American Employment Law Council. Serves clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas Patrick Murphy
- Thomas Patrick Murphy is a lawyer practicing general employment litigation, international employment issues, discrimination
- Thomas received a B.S. degree from Clarkson University, formerly Clarkson College of Technology in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Thomas practices at Jackson Lewis P.C. in Reston, VA
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas Patrick Murphy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Patrick Murphy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Reston.
Employment Law in Reston
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Litigation in Reston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Thomas Patrick Murphy is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Civil Rights in Reston
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Thomas Patrick Murphy is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Virginia →
International Law in Reston
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Reston
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 Reston 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 venue, 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.
Reston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Reston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Reston Choose Thomas Patrick Murphy
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Thomas Patrick Murphy's practice in the field of employment, litigation, civil rights, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas Patrick Murphy brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, District of Columbia, and U.S. Court of Appeals, DC Circuit, Thomas Patrick Murphy can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, litigation, and civil rights, Thomas Patrick Murphy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Reston
A Reston-based practice means Thomas Patrick Murphy attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Thomas Patrick Murphy Handles in Reston
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