$ 290-350 per hour
Liam G. B. Murphy
About Liam
Biography
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
7
Practice Areas
Litigation
30%
37 years
Family
20%
26 years
Corporate and Incorporation
15%
37 years
Criminal Defense
10%
26 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 37 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in Delaware for 33 years
State: Delaware
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 34 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Shaw & Murphy, PLLC
109 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850
Shaw & Murphy, PLLC
170 Main Street, Groton, NY, 14850
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Posted by Rebecca | January 22, 2010
Highly recommended!
Any time we have had any legal issues arise Liam has been incredibly helpful and knowledgeable regarding the subject matter. We appreciate his responsiveness the most. In the past we have had difficulty with lawyers returning phone calls, etc. but not with Liam, he has always responded to our needs...
Liam G. B. Murphy's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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!"
"I have great respect for Liam Murphy as an attorney. Always well prepared, Liam zealously advocates for his clients."
Christopher Colosi
Litigation lawyer
Maura Kennedy-Smith
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Empire State Counsel, New York State Bar Association
2015
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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
Empire State Counsel, New York State Bar Association
2009
Outstanding Volunteer, Girl Scouts-Seven Lakes Council
2008
Empire State Counsel, New York State Bar Association
2007
District Award of Merit, Boy Scouts of America
2007
Empire State Counsel, New York State Bar Association
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Managing Partner, Shaw & Murphy, PLLC
1999 - Present
Partner, Ward & Murphy
1992 - 1999
Senior Counsel, Morris & Morris
1991 - 1992
Associate, Cohen & Grigsby
1989 - 1991
Associate, Dechert Price & Rhoads
Associations
2008 - Present
International Association of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2007 - Present
Estate Planning Council of Tompkins CountyMember
2005 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember, Collaborative Law Committee
2001 - Present
Cortland County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Tompkins County Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
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.
All Service Exportacao v. Banco Bamerindus Do Brazil,
Client forced to pay on letter of credit
Education
1988
New York University
Juris Doctor
1985
Brown University
AB with honors in Economics
N/A
London School of Economics
Michaelmas Term 1983
Speaking Engagements
2014
Monthly CLE Lecture
Appellate Advocacy
2011
Monthly CLE Series
Ethics In Estate Planning
2010
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
2008
Basic Estate Planning Documents
Understanding and using basic estate planning documents
2002
Homer Chautauqua
Basic Estate Planning documents
1997
Choosing a Corporate Entity
Selecting between partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations
Publications
1991
Touro International Law Review
A proposal on international legal responses to terrorism
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I live on the Temple of Truth Church Grounds here in Freeville, NY.
07 Jul 2015
Q&A
I want to argue for disobey traffic control device for saving my points.
01 Nov 2014
Q&A
How do I fight Dss to adopt my nephew who has been taken into foster care?
14 Oct 2012
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Understanding living wills and health care proxies
09 Mar 2010
Legal Guide
Collaborative Law: a new way to resolve disputes
23 Jan 2010
Legal Guide
Estate Planning - probate? tax? what?
23 Jan 2010