Atty. William Guy Murray, Jr

Atty. William Guy Murray, Jr

William Guy Murray, Jr is a lawyer practicing global real estate, negotiating and documenting acquisitions and financing transactions, including substantial work for pension fund advisors and 6 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Utah State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About William Guy Murray, Jr at a glance

William Guy Murray, Jr is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1975). Educated at University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Utah State University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California Building Industry Association of Northern California American College of Real Estate Lawyers. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Guy Murray, Jr is a lawyer practicing global real estate, negotiating and documenting acquisitions and financing transactions, including substantial work for pension fund advisors and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Utah State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • William practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Guy Murray, Jr's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Guy Murray, Jr is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

William Guy Murray, Jr is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Guy Murray, Jr

Where is William Guy Murray, Jr's law office located?
William Guy Murray, Jr's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Guy Murray, Jr handle?
William Guy Murray, Jr focuses on employment, business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Guy Murray, Jr practiced law?
William Guy Murray, Jr has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did William Guy Murray, Jr go to law school?
William Guy Murray, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact William Guy Murray, Jr for a consultation?
You can contact William Guy Murray, Jr directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Guy Murray, Jr received?
William Guy Murray, Jr's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1975
B.A.
Utah State University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975

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