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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Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Calm during the emotional storm!

Kathleen is an amazing attorney. As a single woman with limited income, she was willing to work with me on the billing, but she didn't treat me any different than a client who could just write a check for the whole shebang. She worked diligently and tirelessly, and in the end, I got custody of my t...wo children and child support. I could not have gotten through the process and raised my children to be the wonderful people they are today, without her help! As stated by another reviewer, your attorney can only help you when you present them with all the facts, no hiding details. I have just recommended a dear friend to Kathleen and I am sure that they will be as satisfied with her services as I was. I read in another post some statements about her demeanor, but let me assure you, Kathleen is definitely the "ROCK" you need in the courtroom!

Posted by Chad | July 22, 2015 | Child Support

child support

We talked to katholeen over the phone about a child support issue, she is very upfront and I am sure she is well respected by her peers, I will definitely be using her in the future if I need to. She is very understanding and cares about the person and there feelings,she is not just after your money.... Thanks, Katholeen, and I will definitely refer you to others who need your assistance. You were an angle.

Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend

Kathleen has represented my family twice. Once in a divorce where she helped me to obtain full-custody of my children. This advice has been beneficial to me and my ex-husband. As a result we have a very friendly post-marriage relationship which is always best for the children. She still continues... to represent my new husband in matters related to a suit by his ex-wife for custody of his children and unreasonable child support. This relationship has caused major rifts in the family. The ex-wife uses the children to bully our family, and won't seek counsel herself to bring final resolution to the matters on the table because she knows the legal advice Kathleen has shared is spot on. Kathleen fights for her clients and she always puts the children's well-being first.

Posted by Sharon | May 04, 2015

Works hards, is prepared

Im a nurse and wanted to be sure I had someone who I trusted, and knew their profession as I do mine. I found that in Kathleen. She has calmed me durning the storm, and helped beyond anything I could have imagined. I step out of the box, when she stepped in.

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2015

DO NOT USE KATHLEEN MURPHY FOR YOUR FAMILY LAW CASE

Kathleen Murphy is the worst choice you could make for an attorney. I hired her, paid an unbelievable sum of money and have absolutely nothing, and I mean nothing, to show for it. She is lazy, unfocused and disorganized. When you meet with her she portrays herself as a put together, highly experie...nced, empathetic advocate and nothing could be further from the truth. She could not care less about your personal situation and presents herself in a completely unprofessional manner. It is something we hope no one else will ever experience.

Kathleen Murphy

Replied last April 22, 2015

I do not know who made this comment but I have not had any clients leave my firm in the past two years and hire other counsel. Anytime a client comes to us with a concern, we try to address the concerns and although we will not make everyone happy, we do try hard to work with all our clients for the goal of client satisfaction. In all honesty, there are clients who have not been satisfied with our services and yet, in the 26 years I have been practicing, I am happy to say that I continue to receive referrals to my office from prior clients on a regular basis.

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Angela Haas

Family lawyer | Jun 24

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"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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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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