Atty. William Brendan Murphy

Atty. William Brendan Murphy

William Brendan Murphy is a lawyer practicing appeals, aviation, litigation and 1 other area of law. William received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Seattle Seattle 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About William Brendan Murphy at a glance

William Brendan Murphy is a Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on product liability, litigation, appellate, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Alaska U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (2000) and Washington U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2003). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2000) and Middlebury College (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Brendan Murphy is a lawyer practicing appeals, aviation, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • William practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

William Brendan Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Aviation Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Brendan Murphy

Where is William Brendan Murphy's law office located?
William Brendan Murphy's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Brendan Murphy handle?
William Brendan Murphy focuses on product liability, litigation, appellate, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has William Brendan Murphy practiced law?
William Brendan Murphy has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did William Brendan Murphy go to law school?
William Brendan Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact William Brendan Murphy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2000
B.A.
Middlebury College
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Alaska U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 2000
Washington U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2003

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