Lawrence J. "Larry" Murphy

Lawrence J. "Larry" Murphy

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
Works at
Varnum LLP

102 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Larry is an experienced trial attorney concentrating on the defense of individuals and organizations in employment litigation, including matters involving discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge, and employment contracts. He has extensive experience advising employers on executive employment contracts, personnel policies and procedures, discipline issues, corporate downsizing, trade secret and non-compete agreements, and drug and alcohol testing.

Larry is licensed to practice law in the states of Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin.
Works at
Varnum LLP

102 Best Lawyers awards

Varnum LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1979

Bar Admissions

  • Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
  • Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association
  • Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association
  • New York, New York State Bar Association
  • Nebraska, Nebraska State Bar Association

Affiliations

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Ehlers Transit Partnership – The Rapid - Member
  • Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Michigan - Member
  • Grand Rapids Community College Foundation Board - Secretary
  • Grand Rapids Symphony - Member, Board of Directors
  • Illinois Bar Association - Member
  • Indiana Bar Association - Member
  • Member of West Michigan Policy Forum - Board of Directors
  • State Bar of Michigan - Member
  • The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers - Member
  • The Right Place - Member, Board of Trustees
  • Wisconsin Bar Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Lawrence Murphy is an outstanding labor and employment attorney. He is responsive to his client’s needs and very knowledgeable in this area. He keeps his clients abreast of trending issues. I would definitely recommend his services.

Kathleen Ross (MPI Research)

Mattawan, MI

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Litigation - Labor and Employment
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Employment Law - Management, Grand Rapids (2024)
  • Employment Law - Management, Grand Rapids (2020)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Grand Rapids (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Special Focus:
  • Employment
  • Management
Awards:
  • Fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation
  • Fellow, American College of Labor & Employment Lawyers
  • Listed as a Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment, 2013
  • Listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business as a Leader in the field of Labor & Employment since 2005
  • Listed in Michigan Super Lawyers since 2006

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