Joseph Michael Murphy Jr.

If you’re thinking to switch lawyers, switch to Bud. I wish I had hired him first. Initially, I hired the well-known NJ divorce firm, Weinberger. After a year of paying them, my case was thrown out due to their lack of communication with the judge. I immediately fired them and started searching fo...r the best divorce attorney in NJ. After evaluating a range of other divorce attorneys, Bud stood out. He took over my case, quickly got up to speed, and got me back on track. Bud has a deep knowledge of family law, which made him strategic in his negotiations. He showed empathy for my children and, most importantly, got me divorced, which was all I wanted in the first place. If you’re looking for a professional to get the job done right the first time, hire Bud. He’s your answer. You won’t be disappointed.

It can be extremely difficult finding a divorce attorney (or any attorney, for that matter), with big firm pull/resources, coupled with a personalized and tailored family law office type feel. Fox has this with Joe and Joe has this with Fox. The latter, Joe's personable character, is what is mos...t critical in an otherwise unpleasant and lengthy process. Accessibility was never an issue. We spoke when we needed to speak, sometimes outside of traditional working hours, fewer times on weekends, but we spoke. But that's what you get with Joe... a well composed, results-oriented executor, who knows full well when to push, when to sit back and when to compromise... a priceless characteristic of counsel. Perhaps Joe's most exemplary quality is his heart. The heart he brings into work, day in and day out, in standing up for his clients' interest. The heart he shows when needing to empathize with one's counterparty for the greater good. I learned lot from Joe, not just about the ins and outs of a traumatic divorce process, but subtler lessons around the art of negotiation, the art of compromise, when to use and when to tame one's emotions, etc. Joe is is a very capable lawyer, an experienced guide and an all-around great human being. You can’t go wrong in his hands.

Divorce is never easy or pleasant, but working with Bud is both of these things. From the start Bud was kind, caring, attentive and understanding as we talked through my situation. He gave me a clear understanding of my position and the options and possibilities, and throughout he handled my case wit...h care and diligence. He is also a staunch advocate when needed! Furthermore, he is well acquainted with everyone in the court system, and this knowledge and experience is invaluable when navigating courts. I highly recommend him for all family and divorce matters.

After being blindsided with a Divorce from a 20 year marraige, where I was a housewife and Mother. A relative referred me to "Bud". After my consultation, I never looked back. He is very well versed in Family Law, Honest, empathetic and has Professional integrity. Bud is very knowledgable, easily a...ccessible and had my best interests at heart. He stood his ground when Alimony and Child support was discussed. And my divorce was finalized within 8 months. I highly recommend Joseph "Bud" Murphy if you are seeking a Matrimonial lawyer. You would be in very good, and very capable hands.