Atty. William Francis Murphy
William Francis Murphy is a lawyer practicing business litigation, business transactions, employment law and 5 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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William Francis Murphy is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Dillingham & Murphy, LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1978), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1984). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1978) and Harvard University (A.B. Economics, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Francis Murphy is a lawyer practicing business litigation, business transactions, employment law and 5 other areas of law
- William received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- William practices at Dillingham & Murphy, LLP in San Francisco, CA
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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