Kathleen Murphy

Kathleen Murphy

4.6
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 37 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

109 N. Boylan Avenue, Raleigh, NC

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 23 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2002

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No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 37 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Kathleen Murphy

109 N. Boylan Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27603

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Kathleen Murphy's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 19 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

Helpful and available

I reached out to Ms Murphy to gain legal advice regarding my divorce, she was quick to respond to my message and also was willing to talk to me on the phone. She helped guide me in the right direction and made the appropriate recommendations I needed to quickly and effectively complete my divorce.

Posted by Deborah | March 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

She’s Exceptional

Realizing you have to go through a separation and divorce is emotionally draining. After dismissing my first attorney I am so thankful to have found Kathleen Murphy. Her exceptional knowledge, experience, and organizational skills made a difference. Knowing how unfamiliar I was with the process, she... gave me the confidence and assurance I needed to get through the most stressful event of my life. Thank you Kathleen.

Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Didn't fire her, but only because I couldn't afford to hire anyone else

Kathleen started off the relationship by being kind and empathetic, and assured me she would fight for me and my children. In the end, I had to hash things out alone with my ex, because she basically gave up on getting him to agree to terms. I had to constantly call, text, and email to receive any ki...nd of response, and she was often rude and unhelpful. I felt mislead by her, and she seemed less concerned about helping me than she did about getting her fee. Once it was paid, I was no longer a priority. I would not advise anyone to hire Kathleen to represent them during a divorce or custody case.

Posted by Roxanna | January 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

Kathleen was extremely compassionate with my mother during a difficult divorce. We were completely satisfied with her services and would highly recommend her to friends and family.

Posted by Andrea | December 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Grateful for expertise

Kathleen is an outstanding attorney. I hired Kathleen for a high conflict divorce. It was a terrifying experience for me, but Kathleen eased my fear with her calm, confident knowledge. She guided me through the various threats that came my way communicating to me exactly how to handle it. In the cour...troom she fought for me and my children. Knowledgeable and keen she representing me with a passion. Kathleen continues to represent me through multiple show-causes. She communicates effectively the injustices that my children and I have had to deal with. What makes Kathleen exceptional is that she is a Mom too. She fully appreciates the heartaches of a Mom or Dad dealing with divorce. I am so grateful to Kathleen and recommend to everyone that needs her service.

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Kathleen Murphy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Angela Haas

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've never seen Kathleen back down when fighting for a client who needed a strong advocate. She is not afraid to tell it like it is, which is often helpful when assisting clients through a tough divorce."

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Angela Haas

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Divorce Attorney, Law Offices of Kathleen Murphy

Associations

1988 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

1988 - Present

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Rosero v. Blake, 357 N.C. 193

The North Carolina Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the case however, the North Carolina Supreme Court reversed the North Carolina Court of Appeals and upheld the ruling in favor of the biological father. having sole legal custody.

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Education

1988

Campbell University

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

North Carolina State University

BA

Languages

English

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