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Mary J. Murray
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Biography
Mary has practiced law since 1991. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Niagara University in 1987 where she attended on a basketball scholarship. She received her law degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in the spring of 1990 and passed the July 1990 New York State Bar Exam. Mary is licensed to practice law in South Carolina and New York.
After litigating in New York for ten years, Mary relocated to Charleston, South Carolina where she is able to devote her practice to helping individuals facing family conflict. Mary is a family law and Charleston child custody attorney that has the benefit of being a fierce advocate in the courtroom. To add, she serves as a court appointed guardian ad litem, representing children's interests in high conflict custody disputes. This gives her a unique Charleston child custody perspective to handle the most challenging cases on behalf of her clients.
Mary is an experienced Charleston litigator whose practice focuses on family law, including separation, divorce, property agreements, alimony, custody, child support and property divisions. She received an AV rating from her peers through Martindale-Hubbell, which recognizes that she has reached the height of professional excellence, has practiced law for many years and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. Mary is a member of the Charleston County Bar Association, South Carolina Bar Association, South Carolina Women's Lawyers and is an active Guardian ad Litem in the Family Courts of the Tri-County Region. In addition, she is a certified by the South Carolina Supreme Court as a Family Court Mediator, trained in Collaborative Law and a member to the South Carolina Collaborative Law Institute. She was the founding president of the Rotary Club of Daniel Island and is active in her community, supporting the local schools and other charities with her philanthropy.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Child Custody
70%
26 years
Divorce and Separation
30%
26 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in South Carolina for 25 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 35 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1991
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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Posted by Adam | July 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
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...
Posted by Karen | February 21, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
DO NOT HIRE THIS ATTORNEY!
She started out by agreeing to handle my divorce and custody and accepted my money. A month goes by she had yet to contact my ex's attorney to give notice that she was representing me. So she does this and contacts ex's attorney. Ex's attorney responds to her letter ASAP (within 2 days) and she ne...
Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2013 | Family
Dissatisfied
The first day I met Mary Murray, i was suspect, but going off of her webpage I felt like she was a good, child-centered attorney. I was incorrect. After seven months of paying her to help me secure the future of my child she dropped me. She has not returned my phone calls since.
Mary J. Murray's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"Mary is a wonderful colleague and well-respected and experienced attorney. I wholeheartedly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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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Experience
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 AttorneysBoard of Directors
2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Rotary InterntaionalCharter President
2000 - Present
South Carolina Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Wieters v. Roper Hospital
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