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Stephen Wills Murphy
also known as Steve Murphy
About Stephen
Biography
Stephen Wills Murphy brings a level of rigor and sophistication to all of his cases, from drafting simple wills and tax-driven trusts; to handling complex divorce, estate, and property disputes; to forming LLCs and other business entities; to drafting and litigating non-compete agreements.
Steve also maintains a site on 20 Frequently Asked Questions on Estate Planning & Probate in Virginia, and the Trusts, Estates & Property Blog, an estate planning blog. His recent posts include the following:
- Who gets the engagement ring if the wedding is called off?
- Where should I keep my Will? and Will storage
- How do I name a Trust as a beneficiary?
He frequently lectures and publishes on a wide range of legal topics related to estate planning and business law. He is also Adjunct Professor of Law at the Washington & Lee University School of Law, and he also teaches Business Law at Piedmont Virginia Community College, where he takes a practical, nuts-and-bolts approach to forming a business, enforcing contracts, resolving disputes, and managing liability.
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 8 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 15 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
McGuireWoods LLP
Court Square Building, 310 Fourth St, N.E., Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
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Experience
Honors
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Associate, McGuireWoods LLP
2013 - Present
Lecturer, University Of Virginia School Of Law
2011 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Washington & Lee University School Of Law
2011 - 2012
Adjunct Professor, Piedmont Virginia Community College
2010 - 2013
Associate, St. John, Bowling, Lawrence & Quagliana LLP
2008 - 2010
Law Clerk, St. John, Bowling, Lawrence & Quagliana LLP
Associations
2010 - Present
Virginia State Bar
2008 - Present
Thomas Jefferson American Inn of Court
2008 - 2010
Virginia Law ReviewEditorial Board
Education
2010
University of Virginia
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
University of Virginia
PhD - Doctorate
2002
Cambridge University
MPhil
2001
University of Maryland
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
CLE Program on Trusts & Estates
Recent Developments in Trusts & Estates
2014
"Transition to Retirement: Creating a Plan for Success"
Estate and Incapacity Planning at Retirement
2013
"Leaving a Legacy"
Three Common Mistakes in Estate Planning
2012
Course, "Leaving a Legacy"
Estate Planning
2011
Law & Religion
First Amendment: Religion Clauses
2010
Law & the Arts
Estate Planning Issues for Artists
2009
Law and the Arts
Estate Planning for Artists
Publications
2013
Trusts & Estates
Mandatory Arbitration Clauses in Trusts
2013
South Carolina Law Review
The Rule of Lenity and Hybrid Statutes: WEC Carolina Energy Solutions LLC v. Miller, 687 F.3d 199 (4th Cir. 2012)
2012
South Carolina Law Review
Qualified Immunity, Mistaken Shootings, and the Persistent Importance of Perspective
2011
Ohio State Journal of Dispute Resolution
Enforceable Arbitration Clauses in Wills and Trusts: A Critique
2010
Virginia Law Review
Judicial Review of Arbitration Awards Under State Law
2010
Virginia Law Review in Brief
The Confrontation Clause and the High Stakes of the Court's Consideration of Briscoe v. Virginia
2010
Harvard Law & Policy Review (Online)
The Confrontation Clause and the Ongoing Fight to Limit Melendez-Diaz
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My step mom refuses to give me any of my deceased fathers things can you help?
07 Nov 2012
Q&A
My mom is on medicaid, so what are her options if she receives an inheritance?
24 Oct 2012
Q&A
I want to Divorce, My husband live in Florida and I live in Virginia.
18 Oct 2012