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also known as Michael J. Murphy
Michael J. Murphy was born on a U.S. Army base in Frankfort, Germany. Since returning to the U.S. mainland as a child, he has lived in Illinois for the majority of his life where he is currently a resident of Cary, IL, along with his wife and their two sons.
Mr. Murphy was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2000. Since that time, he has concentrated his practice primarily in transactional matters involving residential and commercial real estate, estate planning (wills & trusts), and business development. He majored in International Studies at DePaul University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in 1997. Following DePaul, Mr. Murphy studied law at llT/Chicago-Kent College of Law, from where he graduated with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in 2000. In 2005, Mr. Murphy achieved the professional distinction of becoming a Certified Relocation Professional (CRP).
Since he began practicing law in 2000, Mr. Murphy has been an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association. He firmly believes in the importance of continuing legal education, and regularly participates in accredited programs regarding current legal trends and developments. In addition, Mr. Murphy periodically presents seminars on legal topics involving his areas of concentration.
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1525 S. Grove Avenue, Suite 204, Barrington, IL, 60010
7 Client Reviews
"I have worked with Mr. Michael Murphy on a number of real estate transactions over the years and my experience has always been positive. He is dedicated to providing the best services for his clients while maintaining his professionalism and creating win-win situations for everyone involved. I highly recommend Michael Murphy."
"I heartily endorse Michael Murphy. I had the pleasure of working with Michael on a real estate deal this fall. His knowledge and professionalism were always present. We did experience one snafu, thanks to our clients, but, thanks in part to Michael's level headed approach, we were able to work through the problem and get the parties to the closing table on time. I look forward to working with Michael again."
"I endorse Michael. We recently worked together concerning a real estate closing and his qualifications were evident. I would look forward to an opportunity to work with him again."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is an extremely competent attorney with plentiful experience that always looks out for the best interest of his clients."
"I have had the pleasure of working on several real estate matters with Michael. Michael is a very knowledgeable attorney and makes the transaction smooth from start to finish. It is always great to see his name on the other side of a real estate contract!"
"Michael Murphy is an outstanding real estate lawyer that I have had the privilege to work with either as attorneys on the same projects or across the table for many years. He is highly detailed and knowledgeable in real estate matters, and uses technology to help is business and his clients. Because of my experience in dealing with Mike and seeing the quality of his work I am happy to recommend him to anyone looking for a real estate lawyer. Ted Lane"
"I have worked on several real estate transactions with Michael. He is an extremely knowledgeable real estate attorney. I appreciate and respect his knowledge and expertise."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is extremely knowledgeable, detail oriented, and passionate about providing clients with thorough advice."
"I've worked on countless transactions with Mr. Murphy. He clearly understands the complexities of todays market and is an excellent advocate for his clients."
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Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
Legal Drafting, CALI
2005 - Present
Attorney - Owner, Law Office of Michael J. Murphy DBA The Affiliates Law Group
2016 - 2018
Attorney, Botto Gilbert Lancaster PC
2001 - 2005
Associate, Morreale Mack & Terry, PC
1999 - 1999
Clerk, Huck Bouma, PC
1998 - 1998
Law Clerk, Pro Bono Advocates
2000 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - 2008
Worldwide Employee Relocation CouncilCertified Relocation Professional
2000 - 2007
American Bar AssociationMember
2000 - 2005
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2000 - 2005
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1995
Associate of Arts
2016
The Attorney's Role in Residential Real Estate Transactions
2013
Short Sale Transactions
2012
Contract Update
2012
Residential Leasing
2006
1st Time Home Buyers
2016
2008
2008
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How many feet of easement from the road into my yard is there
29 Nov 2017