Harry Daniel Murphy

Harry Daniel Murphy

also known as H. Daniel Murphy

4.5
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 27 years

Family Lawyer at Westport, CT
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Litigation

266 Post Rd E, Westport, CT

About Harry

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 35%

Divorce/dissolution actions, custody, alimony, child support, equitable distribution, high net worth cases, post-judgment modifications, prenuptial agreements, and child protection litigation.

28 years

35%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Divorce/dissolution actions, custody, alimony, child support, equitable distribution, high net worth cases, post-judgment modifications, prenuptial agreements, and child protection litigation.

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 21 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 26 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1999

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 27 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1998

License Administratively Revoked

No misconduct found

Location

Maya Murphy, PC

266 Post Rd E, Westport, CT, 06880-3625

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Harry Daniel Murphy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent criminal defense attorney - with the care of a trusted friend

I enlisted Dan's service during a crisis in my life. By most definitions, my life was in shambles. Having never experienced such a legal issue in the past, I was quite overwhelmed with anxiety. The stakes could not have been higher - with both my professional and personal future hanging in the balanc...e. From the outset, I was exceedingly impressed with Dan's calm and straightforward approach to my defense. Besides his legal expertise, Dan's greatest attributes were his deep and sincere empathy for my circumstances. He was always reassuring despite the acknowledged high stakes and challenges of my case - from the outset winning the case in my favor was a long shot. He always interacted with my family with sensitivity and compassion. He was unwavering in his determination to argue on my behalf: researching the best legal strategy, skillfully negotiating with the other parties, while always being empathetic and caring to me and my family. I could not be more grateful to Dan for all his efforts in defending my case. I wholeheartedly recommend and endorse Dan for his legal services. And yes, through his skill and care my case was won in my favor. Thank you Dan.

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

"Down to Earth"

Let me be clear from the onset of this letter: the process of divorce is never one that a person would associate with positive feelings and experiences. Yet, having the right attorney working for, and with you, can make the emotional and legal entanglements of divorce manageable. I found that attorne...y in the person of Daniel Murphy of Maya Murphy P.C. During the course of my recent divorce proceedings, Dan always made me feel respected and met my legal needs effectively and promptly. I immediately liked Dan when I met him, and in turn felt liked by him. He appreciated my legal and personal situation and never took any of those aspects for granted. I was able in his office to be myself – he communicated effectively with me, and affirmed and supported me as we worked through my divorce. Our trust was mutual and continual. Dan takes his work with a great sense of personal responsibility, respecting my situation, feelings, and privacy. As a lawyer, he constantly worked at my divorce, identifying problematic areas and creating solutions that benefited me. He was informative, responsive and continually focused on helping me. His legal knowledge is vast, and his manner in dealing with conflict situations that arise is straightforward and confident. I also appreciated Dan’s personal strengths during this time – he is an assertive individual who is socially at ease and made me comfortable to be in his office. He has a healthy sense of humor also – I’m sure he can tell you what I had to say about his choice of neckwear. I was thankful for the amount of time Dan spent with me, in person and on the phone, and his accessible, “down to earth” manner. As I wrote at the beginning of this letter, divorce can be one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. Having a lawyer like Dan Murphy was like having a trusted friend representing you in court. That level of personal engagement and legal skill made all the difference. Thanks again, Dan.

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Harry Daniel Murphy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lauren Jacobson

Litigation lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Dan is an extremely intelligent, diligent and conscientious advocate. He is strategically astute in order to obtain the best possible results for his clients. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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John Iannuzzi

General practice lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Dan was my star pupil at Fordham Law School. He worked in my office and under my supervision as a Para-Legal/clerk while in law school. Came on for more than 8 years after being admitted. And, I am proud to have been a mentor to this excellent lawyer who is a partner in a successful Connecticut law firm. Great lawyer; great man; you couldn't be in better hands."

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Susan Maya

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great knowledge of the law."

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Samuel Leaf

Unknown lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Dan is an extremely skilled and effective advocate, who is highly regarded by both his peers and the judges before whom he regularly appears."

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Russell Sweeting

Family lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Outstanding family law attorney."

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Ephraim Fink

Family lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Top notch family lawyer."

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Joseph Maya

Family lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Moyher

Family lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is one of the best divorce and family law attorneys in Fairfield County. He takes a very hands on approach and always keeps his clients in the loop. Highly recommended."

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Inara Khashmati

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael DeMeola

Family lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Posmantier

Family lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Erin McMurray-Killelea

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Samuel Leaf

Litigation lawyer

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Susan Maya

Trusts lawyer

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Ephraim Fink

Litigation lawyer

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Russell Sweeting

Employment and labor lawyer

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Joseph Maya

Employment and labor lawyer

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Thomas Moyher

Litigation lawyer

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Michael DeMeola

Family lawyer

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John Iannuzzi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Harold Burke

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Client Champion (Gold), Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Client Champion (Gold), Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

1998

Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award, Fordham University School of Law Public Interest Resource Center

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Partner, Maya Murphy P.C.

1998 - 2005

Partner, Iannuzzi & Iannuzzi

Associations

2013 - Present

Horizons at Greens Farms Academy

Academic Coach / Mentor (for high school students)

Education

1998

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Fordham University, College at Rose Hill

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2017

The "Who, What, When Where, Why, and How?" of the Divorce Process in the State of Connecticut Fairfield County Divorce Guidebook, 2nd Edition

2012

A Roadmap to Matrimonial Law in Connecticut Fairfield County Divorce Guidebook

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