Bennett J. "Ben" Murphy
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013 About Bennett J. Murphy
Bennett J. Murphy is a lawyer based in Los Angeles, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Bennett J. Murphy is recognized in the following practice area:
- Los Angeles, California
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Current Firm: Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1983, Harvard University, M.P.P., graduated 1983, and Amherst College, BA, graduated 1978
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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