Atty. William T. Murphy

Atty. William T. Murphy

William T. Murphy is a lawyer practicing general civil and criminal trial practice, personal injury, constitutional and 14 other areas of law.

Providence Providence 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About William T. Murphy at a glance

William T. Murphy is a Member based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at William T. Murphy, Esq.. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, sexual harassment, and probate. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1969), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1970), District of Columbia (1971), and Massachusetts (1985). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1969) and Providence College (A.B. Providence, 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William T. Murphy is a lawyer practicing general civil and criminal trial practice, personal injury, constitutional and 14 other areas of law
  • William T. received a A.B. degree from Providence College in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • William T. practices at William T. Murphy, Esq. in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

William T. Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Contracts

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Trusts

William T. Murphy is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Rhode Island →

Sexual Harassment

William T. Murphy is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in Rhode Island →

Probate

William T. Murphy is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Rhode Island →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William T. Murphy

Where is William T. Murphy's law office located?
William T. Murphy's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm is William T. Murphy, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William T. Murphy handle?
William T. Murphy focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, sexual harassment, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has William T. Murphy practiced law?
William T. Murphy has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did William T. Murphy go to law school?
William T. Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (A.B. Providence, 1965).
How can I contact William T. Murphy for a consultation?
You can contact William T. Murphy 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 T. Murphy received?
William T. Murphy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1969
A.B. Providence
Providence College
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1970
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1971
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985

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