Mary J. Murray

Mary J. Murray

4.6
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 35 years

Child custody Lawyer at Charleston, SC
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

56 Folly Road Blvd, Charleston, SC

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 25 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2000

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 35 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1991

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Hinchey Murray & Pagliarini, LLC

56 Folly Road Blvd, Charleston, SC, 29407

Hinchey, Murray &Pagliarini, LLC

234 Seven Farms Dr., Charleston, SC, 29492

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Mary J. Murray's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

5 star (27)
4 star (0)
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1 star (3)

Posted by Adam | July 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Look elsewhere from Keely Carter

Although I have heard good things about Mary Murray herself, I have had the very unfortunate experience of recently dealing with her associate attorney Keely Carter. Keely attempts to overcompensate for her inexperience with a Napoleonic approach to her perceived authority. The insecurity she demonst...rates and attempts to overcompensate for has no place in the role she (recklessly) plays in people's lives. The ease with which she can be manipulated and the resulted bias with which she operates can at very least be described as a dereliction of duty. Having no experience with children herself, it only adds to the inexperience and insecurity described above. The result is a very unprofessional and dangerous combination should you find yourself in her care. My suggestion - look elsewhere.

Posted by Carrie | August 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Representation for Custody Case

If you need a family lawyer to trust the future of your family with, this is the Law Firm to choose. Mary is not only knowledgeable, she’s a shark who will fight for your family. There’s seamless communication and flow between herself and Attorney Keely Carter and the rest of their team. After having... poor representation in the past from another attorney, Mary re established my faith in Proper Representation. May this review help anyone in need of an outstanding family lawyer.

Posted by Pam | December 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful attorney

Mary and her associate, Keely Carter, were both amazing in the handling of both the divorce and custody situations for my family. This was a unique situation, involving many factors that aren't present in most divorces, especially pertaining to the minor children. Mary and Keely both worked tirelessl...y with me and my extended family to come to a resolution that worked for everyone but, most importantly, led to a conclusion that will see the best possible outcome for the children in the years to come. We are very grateful and glad we were referred to her!

Posted by Bill | November 8, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Attorney

Mary and her staff are really a fantastic team! They work with you and guided you through the entire process. She helped me get out of what could have been a very bad divorce situation. She knows the law and fights to protect you. I'm lucky I looked at the reviews and selected her firm. They are ...all true! She is great!!

Posted by Kimberly | September 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great!

After having had my child custody and visitation case neglected by another attorney for over a year, I contacted Mary Murray. By the time I contacted Mary, I had been so beaten up and bullied by the opposing side that I had NO faith in attorneys or the legal system, at all. I was scared to death an...d clueless about what was going on in my own case. Mary was empathetic to my plight and imparted much needed knowledge of the process explaining to me in layman's terms all my options and what the different outcomes could be. Mary's biggest gift was sifting through and sheltering me from the unnecessary bombardment of accusations, falsehoods, disparaging remarks, etc. constantly coming from the opposing side clearly intending to unnerve me- something my former attorney neglected to do. To me, this was a lifesaver as I found the whole process highly stressful. She made me feel like I had someone on my side again fighting for ME instead of me feeling like I was fighting my case on my own...and that is a WONDERFUL feeling!!

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Mary J. Murray's Lawyer Endorsements

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Beverly Ballinger

Family lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mary and I have been involved in several cases throughout the years, and no matter how hotly contested, she has always been prepared and remained civil and articulate. She is a worthy adversary, and while we have had our share of difficult cases, I have always felt comfortable meeting to discuss issues in a case with her. Her consummate professionalism and skill have allowed us to resolve the case for both clients' best interests. She is a strong advocate for her clients, who is also well respected by her fellow lawyers."

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Ryan Schwartz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've worked on opposite sides with Mary and also had her mediate difficult cases with complicated issues and she did a great job. Highly respected and a good lawyer."

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Christopher Paton

Family lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary is a wonderful colleague and well-respected and experienced attorney. I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Katherine Simons

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Stokes

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary is an exceptional Family Court lawyer and mediator. I have no hesitations in recommending Mary if you're in need of assistance in any type of domestic relations issue."

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Ingrid Rudolph

Family lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mary Murray both as opposing counsel in a divorce case and also in another case, where she served as mediator. Mary was instrumental in resolving the issues as our mediator in our family law case. I would not hesitate recommending Mary to anybody who needed a family law attorney or a family law mediator."

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Emily Johnston

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary Murray is a wonderful attorney and advocate. She is also a great mediator. When a person is represented by Ms. Murray, I know that if the case can be resolved without litigation, it will be, because she is exceptional at looking at the "big picture" and this affords her clients substantial savings and heartache. I also know that should the action be litigated, Ms. Murray will be a zealous advocate in the courtroom, prepared, and professional. She is one of the best in Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry!"

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Julianne Stokes

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mary is an experienced litigator in our family courts, but she is also willing to compromise when it is in her client's best interests. She is well respected both personally and professionally in our community."

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Joshua Stokes

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Emily Johnston

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Julianne Stokes

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Certified Mediator, South Carolina Bar

1987

B.A. Magna Cum Laude, Niagara University

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Managing Parnter, Hinchey,Murray&Pagliarini,LLC

1991 - 2000

Partner, Roach, Brown, McCarthy, Gruber, & Chiari

Associations

2018 - Present

Charleston Cooperative Family Law Attorneys

Board of Directors

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Rotary Interntaional

Charter President

2000 - Present

South Carolina Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wieters v. Roper Hospital

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Education

1990

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Niagara University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

College of Charleston

Legal Issues in Administration

2015

South Carolina State Bar Convention

A Discussion of Mediation, Arbitration and ADR Ethical Considerations in Family Court

2015

SC State Bar Convention

Mediation and Arbitration in Family Court

2009

2009 Guardian Ad Litem Training

At attorney's view of the Guardian's Role

Publications

2015

South Carolina Bar CLE A Discussion of Mediation, Arbitration and ADR Ethical Considerations in Family Court

Languages

English

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