William J. Murphy
About William J. Murphy
William J. Murphy is a lawyer based in Baltimore, MD and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2001. William J. Murphy is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Appellate Practice
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Zuckerman Spaeder LLP
Education: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., graduated 1978 and Saint Joseph's University, graduated 1975
Location: Baltimore, MD
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