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

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4.5 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Tom | November 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceptional Attorney - Someone you can Trust

Dan provided outstanding legal counsel in a number of varied settings over the last several years. He represented a family member in court. It went very well. I was thankful that we hired him. He also helped my family with a legal issue. I have also referred him to several of my clients and they were... all very happy. I suggest you talk to Dan about your legal issues. He will either be able to help you or he will be candid and tell you he can't help you.

Posted by Joseph | June 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great lawyer and a great person

Dan is a consummate professional and has a vast knowledge of the law. He helped me through my divorce with compassion and understanding and was able to keep me focused on the end goal, even through all the difficulties that come with a bitter divorce. I would highly recommend Maya & Murphy for any of... your legal needs and especially Dan when it comes to divorce. Thank you Dan for your guidance and understanding.

Posted by Brett | May 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Top notch

Dan Murphy was absolutely wonderful to work with. From the initial consultation he was immediately engaged in my situation. His insight and experience showed through during each of our engagements during strategy sessions as well as engagements with the other party. While he offered solutions and a v...ariety of options and scenarios for the current situation he ultimately made sure I was comfortable with the route we chose. He was no nonsense but had a very level headed and steady demeanor during court appearances and scheduled meetings with my ex. and her ridiculously arrogant and bulldog lawyer. Ross Kaufmann who represented the other side during our pending divorce was a complete joke. He was unprepared, wasted the other parties money and acted very unprofessionally in every setting. Meanwhile Dan navigated his nonsense extremely well with the end goal in mind. I appreciate his advice and guidance and would recommend him to anyone!

Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce - H. Daniel Murphy - Attorney

Dan handled all aspects of my recent divorce settlement. To his credit he worked in an environment that was quite hostile at times and he was able to navigate through professionally while looking out for my best interests. Dan was thorough, diligent and always accessible. I would highly recommend ...Dan and the team at Maya Murphy, P.C. for their hard work, knowledge and professionalism.

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Expertly handled Complex Litigation

I want to praise attorney Dan Murphy for his skill and professionalism in handling a matter for my wife and I that involved a very, very complex type of civil lawsuit. This particular case involved agressively fighting back with a careful study of voluminous, publicly filed documents and several oth...er SEC filings It was an extremely complex set of facts that needed to come to light in layman fashion to make the opposing side and the Judge see that the Plaintiff's claims were legally infirm, and in addition, that certain documents may have been falsified by the Plaintiff in the process. Most lawyers wouldn’t understand this stuff, and would quite frankly just roll over in the system. Dan’s guidance in our (his) Answer and Counterclaim shut the other side down within a few months, and he cruised through a hearing where the case was dismissed as Dan literally confused and crushed the other side. In fact, we were both admittedly baffled at how swiftly the other side went down from his fine work. One should not overlook his mastery of extremely complex issues in any type of litigated case. What a great relief this provided for my wife and I, as we have finally put this matter behind us! Kudos to Dan Murphy and his colleagues at Maya Murphy!

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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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