Atty. William G. Murray

Atty. William G. Murray

Bill has been in private practice in Northern Virginia since 1973. He also serves as Commissioner of Accounts for the 17th Judicial Circuit, a position to which he was appointed by the Arlington County Circuit Court in 1989.

Falls Church Falls Church 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About William G. Murray at a glance

William G. Murray is a Principal based in Falls Church, Virginia, practicing at Manning, Murray, Barnett & Knerr, PC. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1973) and District of Columbia (1981). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D., 1973) and Randolph-Macon College (B.S., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Falls Church, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bill has been in private practice in Northern Virginia since 1973
  • He also serves as Commissioner of Accounts for the 17th Judicial Circuit, a position to which he was appointed by the Arlington County Circuit Court in 1989
  • In that position he is responsible for overseeing the administration of estates, trusts, conservatorships and guardianships in Arlington and Falls Church
  • Bill is a recipient of the Arlington Bar Association’s Distinguished Service Award, and is a past president of the Arlington Bar Association, a past chair of the Virginia State Bar Ethics Committee, a past member of the Executive Committee of the Virginia State Bar, and the past chair of the Judicial Council of Virginia’s Standing Committee on Commissioners of Accounts
  • His community activities have included serving as chair of the Arlington Sports Commission, and as a board member of Arlington Senior Babe Ruth Baseball and the Arlington Sports Foundation
  • Bill has also served as President of the Better Sports Club of Arlington and Washington Golf and Country Club
  • Bill was elected a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel in 1988, and a Fellow of the Virginia Law Foundation in 1999

Practice Areas Explained

William G. Murray's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

William G. Murray is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →

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.

William G. Murray is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

William G. Murray is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →

Estate & Gift Tax

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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 Falls Church 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is William G. Murray's law office located?
William G. Murray's law practice is located in Falls Church, Virginia. The firm is Manning, Murray, Barnett & Knerr, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William G. Murray handle?
William G. Murray focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has William G. Murray practiced law?
William G. Murray has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William G. Murray go to law school?
William G. Murray earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S., 1970).
How can I contact William G. Murray for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William G. Murray received?
William G. Murray's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
College of William & Mary
- 1973
B.S.
Randolph-Macon College
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1973
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981

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