Michael L. Murphy
About Michael L. Murphy
Michael L. Murphy is a lawyer based in St. Paul, MN and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Michael L. Murphy is recognized in the following practice area:
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Native American Law
Current Firm: The Jacobson Law Group PC
Education: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., graduated 2012
Location: St. Paul, MN
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