Denise I. Murphy
About Denise I. Murphy
Denise I. Murphy is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Denise I. Murphy is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Rubin Rudman
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Boston, MA
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