Shaw & Murphy is a general practice law firm focused on providing high-caliber, personal and commercial legal service to clients in the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier of New York.
We are a general practice on purpose: We believe clients benefit from a broad view of the law. We understand, for example, how divorce, custody, visitation and child support impact your business or that buying a house can also impact your estate planning.
Our lawyers and paralegals work together to provide clients with cost-effective solutions. We offer our wide experience in many areas of the law and our varied life experiences as tools for our clients. We then actively listen to clients to identify their needs and collaborate with our clients to find appropriate comprehensive solutions that meets the client’s goals.
Call us or email us to put our experience to work for you.
Practice areas
We help individuals and small business resolve their general disputes through negotiation and, when necessary, by going to court.
33 years
We help families resolve disputes using negotiation, mediation, collaboration and, when necessary, litigation. We help in all phases of family disputes, including support, visitation, custody, social service proceedings and adoption.
22 years
We provide advice in forming and guiding small businesses.
33 years
We help individual clients when they are accused of crimes.
22 years
We help our individual clients structure their assets to plan for retirement and for the support of their families.
22 years
We help individuals and business clients with their small to mid-range real estate purchases, sales and refinancings.
22 years
We provide general advice to clients on how the law effects their lives
22 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DE | Inactive | 1992 | 05/10/2018 |
PA | Inactive | 1991 | 07/01/2022 |
NY | Currently registered | 1989 | 07/14/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Empire State Counsel | New York State Bar Association | 2015 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Empire State Counsel | New York State Bar Association | 2014 |
Empire State Counsel | New York State Bar Association | 2013 |
Empire State Counsel | New York State Bar Association | 2012 |
Empire State Counsel | New York State Bar Association | 2011 |
Empire State Counsel | New York State Bar Association | 2010 |
Empire State Counsel | New York State Bar Association | 2009 |
Outstanding Volunteer | Girl Scouts-Seven Lakes Council | 2009 |
Empire State Counsel | New York State Bar Association | 2008 |
District Award of Merit | Boy Scouts of America | 2007 |
Empire State Counsel | New York State Bar Association | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Shaw & Murphy, PLLC | 2012 - Present |
Partner | Ward & Murphy | 1999 - Present |
Senior Counsel | Morris & Morris | 1992 - 1999 |
Associate | Cohen & Grigsby | 1991 - 1992 |
Associate | Dechert Price & Rhoads | 1989 - 1991 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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International Association of Collaborative Professionals | Member | 2008 - Present |
Estate Planning Council of Tompkins County | Member | 2007 - Present |
New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member, Collaborative Law Committee | 2005 - Present |
Cortland County Bar Association | Member | 2001 - Present |
Tompkins County Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1989 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member | 1989 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Touro International Law Review | A proposal on international legal responses to terrorism | 1991 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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New York University | Juris Doctor | 1988 |
Brown University | AB with honors in Economics | 1985 |
London School of Economics | Michaelmas Term 1983 | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Monthly CLE Lecture | Appellate Advocacy | 2014 |
Monthly CLE Series | Ethics In Estate Planning | 2011 |
Dispute Resolution Beyond the Courtroom | Use of Collaborative Law in resolving probate disputes | 2010 |
City Club Lunch Lecture | Changes in New York Law 2010 | 2010 |
A Review of Trusts, Retirement Assets, and Ethics in Estate Planning | Ethics in Estate Planning | 2010 |
Basic Estate Planning Documents | Understanding and using basic estate planning documents | 2008 |
Homer Chautauqua | Basic Estate Planning documents | 2002 |
Choosing a Corporate Entity | Selecting between partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations | 1997 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Clark v. Ingraham | Sucessfully overturned trial result. |
Edwards v. Cade | Successfully overturned trial court result. |
Lopez v. Robinson | Successfully defended mother's result. |
Nicholson v. Hatch | Successful in obtaining support from father. |
Kyes v. Northbrook Property & Casualty Ins. co. | Won reversal for client. |
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Anthony Marrone, Litigation Attorney on Nov 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I worked with Liam as adversaries on a contested litigation matter. The issues were complex and heated, but Liam's approach was professional and polite. As we continued working through the matter, I developed a deep respect for the manner in which Liam conducted himself and advocated on behalf of his client. Liam is a credit to the legal profession.
Christopher Colosi, Family Attorney on Apr 26, 2010
Relationship: Co-worker
Liam's knowlege and experience in the fields of criminal and family law are extensive. He's always quick with solid advice and gives the attention to his clients that these types of cases demand. An excellent attorney!
Maura Kennedy-Smith, General practice Attorney on Jan 22, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have great respect for Liam Murphy as an attorney. Always well prepared, Liam zealously advocates for his clients.
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