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William Jacob Murphy

also known as Bill Murphy

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Avvo Rating8.5
  • Portland, OR
  • Licensed for 31 years
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About William

Bill Murphy has successfully  represented owners and contractors in a variety of construction matters including contract negotiation and dispute resolution. He has  represented companies and individuals in employment and human resource matters and has advised several high-technology companies as outside general counsel.  In select circumstances, Bill has provided  pro bono representation of  individuals in need of legal counsel concerning personal matters. Bill is currently employed as General Counsel for Harder Mechanical Contractors, Inc. in Portland Oregon and is not accepting clients.

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Practice areas

BusinessContracts and agreementsEmployment and laborConstruction and development
  1. Construction and development: 45%

  2. Employment and labor: 25%

    Employment and Labor Law Compliance; Human Resource Investigations

  3. Contracts and agreements: 20%

    Representation of businesses in contractual disputes and collection matters

  4. Business: 10%

    Operations Management, Regulatory Compliance

Languages spoken

English

Contact

PO Box 5118
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PO Box 5118
Portland, OR, 97208

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      ORActive201102/10/2021
      WAActive198902/24/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers2
      Legal guides2
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Construction Attorney / Outside General CounselLaw Office Of William Murphy2001 - 2011
      Partner, Chair - Litigation GroupCairncross & Hempelmann, P.S.1989 - 2000
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Oregon State Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
      Washington State Bar AssociationMember1989 - Present
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of Virginia School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1989
      Purdue UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1978
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      In-HouseAnti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Law & Policy2017
      In-houseElectronic Communication Policy & Law2016
      Advanced Workers Compensation SeminarIntersection of ADA, FMLA and Workers Compensation Law2016
      Health Law LL.M ProgramMedical Products Liability Law2011
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Skinner v. MedinaSuccess
      Filtercorp Inc; Paulman v. Gateway Venture Partners III LPSuccess

      Reviews

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      My exwife and I have been divorced for 4 years. One year ago she started a new job in Canada.We have a daughter who is 15 and we had shared custody.The thought of loosing the ability to see my daughter every day was the most stressful time of my life. Mr. Murphy was very quick to respond to my questions, and was very frank with his opinion of my situation.We were able to come to an a decision without going to court.Every morning I get up and have breakfast with my daughter! Life could not be any better.

      Very satisfied with Bill Murphy's responsive, thorough contracts review

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      I had an urgent contract issue for which I needed experienced legal advice. Bill Murphy quickly (less than 24 hours) reviewed my three contracts and provided detailed analysis the the legal issues I was facing. He also provided valuable suggests for my course of action moving forward. In short, I was very glad that I found him.

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      Mr. Murphy has represented me in several cases over the past 10 years. In all legal matters he has represented me or advised me in, I have been extremely pleased with his professionalism and knowledge. I have and will continue to use Mr Murphy all of my legal needs and refer to others in need of good sound legal advise.

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      Ryan Vancil, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 13, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      John Kydd, Business Attorney on Mar 30, 2011
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. He is bright, self effacing, savvy, fun to work with and pleasantly humble for being a highly competent professional. He also is humble in his fees, an increasingly rare quality.

      Steven Krakowsky, Litigation Attorney on Mar 29, 2011
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. Bill is an excellent lawyer and is very capable on handling complex federal litigation as well as other matters.

      Brian Roach, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Feb 14, 2011
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Bill is a sharp, creative, experienced attorney who can be trusted to provide the highest caliber legal representation.