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also known as Bud Murphy
Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
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49 Market Street, Morristown, NJ, 07960
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Posted by Sheena | August 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Exceptional Legal Representation During a Difficult Time
I cannot recommend Joseph highly enough for anyone going through divorce proceedings. From day one, he was incredibly responsive to my needs and questions, always making me feel like a priority rather than just another case file. What impressed me most was Joseph's ability to navigate the complex ...
Posted by Nicole | June 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Bud, Top Choice Attorney!
I wish I had hired Bud from the very start of my divorce! My prior attorney was doing absolutely nothing for me. After getting frustrated with the lack of progress and answers, I began my search for new representation. Bud was referred to me by a colleague who used him for their divorce. He was quick...
Posted by Paige | July 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
An Exemplary Advocate in Divorce Law: My Experience with Bud
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...
Posted by Ryan | June 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Joe invests himself fully - expertise, experience and great personality
Joe guided me through a really tough divorce of almost 2 years. His experience, expertise and care for my legal matters and even just my personal life provided me not only a strong legal safety net, but also someone I can go to when anything arose, big or small. He handles himself with integrity and ...
Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Top Choice
Joe is great he made my divorce process quick and seamless despite many issues that popped up along the way. Highly recommend if your looking for someone to make the process a painless as possible.
"Mr. Murphy is a well-respected family law attorney within the legal community. He is known for his zealous advocacy, compassion towards his clients and his professionalism among his peers. He is a seasoned family law litigator with a full command of the law. I highly endorse Mr. Murphy as a family law attorney."
"I have had numerous family cases with Mr. Murphy. He has all conducted himself in a professional manner. His knowledge of the law is second to none. He holds a great command of the courtroom when he is arguing on behalf of his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Joe for several years and know him to be both an exceptional attorney and a true gentleman. As an attorney, Joe is knowledgeable and effective and as a gentleman, Joe recognizes the needs of his clients and always puts them first."
"Joe is a thorough, knowledgeable attorney, who tenaciously advocates on his client's behalf while working towards resolving issues in an amicable, practical and economically feasible manner."
Family lawyer
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings. The selection process can be viewed at www.martindale.com.
2011
Named to a list entitled "New Jersey Super Lawyer-Rising Star", Super Lawyers by Thompson Reuters. See www.superlawyers.com/about/selection_process.html
2010
Named to a list entitled "New Jersey Super Lawyer-Rising Star", Super Lawyers by Thompson Reuters. See www.superlawyers.com/about/selection_process.html
2020 - Present
Counsel, Fox Rothschild, LLP Attorneys At Law
2013 - 2020
Managing Partner, Murphy & Cistaro, LLC
2011 - 2013
Associate, Weinberger Law Group, LLC
2007 - 2011
Associate, Skoloff & Wolfe, PC
2005 - 2007
Associate, Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, PA
2002 - 2005
Associate, Smith & Doran
2001 - 2002
Associate, Perconti & Cook
2000 - 2001
Judicial Law Clerk, AJSE Ernest M. Caposela
2017 - Present
Morris County Bar FoundationTrustee
Member
Member
Member
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
Income Taxes and Practices During Divorce
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