Jim Murphy’s practice includes the prosecution and defense of complex commercial litigation matters as well as the representation of individuals and companies in connection with the merger and acquisition of their business concerns. Jim has defended banks in connection with suits arising under various truth in lending laws as well the Uniform Commercial Code, has prosecuted multi district litigation involving injuries purportedly caused by the ingestion of certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs and has engaged in sales practices and securities litigation arising under common law, a myriad of consumer protection statutes, and the Securities and Exchange Acts.
Jim has also represented individuals, companies and lenders in connection with various transactional real estate matters involving complex financing and the leasing and conveyance of residential and commercial real property.
Jim earned his law degree from St. John’s University School of Law in 1989 and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1990. He is also admitted to the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the Northern District of Illinois.