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

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4.6 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bill | November 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 | Child Custody

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!!

Posted by Dawn | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The ONLY choice!

I highly recommend Mary Murray for anyone going through the agonizing fight for their children. We consulted with a couple of attorneys before meeting Mary. After discussing our case with her we decided on the spot that she was the right choice. She was a beacon of light and so personal and emotion...ally supportive. She was very aggressive and worked hard for us. It's not enough to have a well informed attorney when going through something that is so emotionally, financially, and spiritually draining - you also need a friend who will treat you like family and fight just as hard as she would for her own. I can't say enough good things about her!

Posted by Caroline | November 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional

Mary is an intelligent and exceptional lawyer. I received immediate responses and help, often on the weekend or late hours. Mary and Kami are knowledgeable, kind, understanding and always on top of every problem. It was a high-conflict divorce and she handled it very professionally with lots of guid...ance and support. Mary listens, is fair and honest - the communication is phenomenal. She fought for me and my boys every step of the way from initial consultation to final agreement to even post settlement agreement. Mary also fought and won for us to relocate out-of-state which has allowed me and my children to live a healthier life, in so many ways. She has proven to be much more than a lawyer, in that she brings a wonderful sensitivity to the legal, business, and emotional aspects with her clients. I can't say enough about Mary - me and my children are very fortunate to have found her.

Posted by reba | January 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce is never easy

Divorce is never easy, and is usually avoided if all possible. I sought Mary out to handle my case, as it was not your typical divorce, very unprecedented in many ways. Mary is very knowledgeable , professional and most importantly caring & concerned about the individual she is serving. As expecte...d my divorce was not easy emotionally, but Mary & Kam (paralegal) took care of the legal end, so I could move toward healing and closure. They both were very organized and walked through each step, helping me to understand the process with as little stress as possible. I highly recommend Mary Murray !!!

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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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