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Lawrence J. Murphy

Partner

Office: Grand Rapids
Direct: 616/336-6814
Fax: 616/336-7000
Email:ljmurphy@varnumlaw.com
Assistant: Karen Piper    send email
Direct: 616/336-6885

Experience

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.

Larry is currently serving as the Managing Partner of the Firm.

Education

  • Wayne State University Law School
    Detroit, Michigan
    J.D., 1979
  • University of Michigan
    Ann Arbor, Michigan
    B.G.S, 1976

Recognition & Rankings

  • Fellow, American College of Labor & Employment Lawyers
  • Fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation
  • The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005
  • Chambers USA since 2005
  • Michigan Super Lawyers since 2006

Professional Activities

Larry is a council member of the Labor & Employment Section of the State Bar of Michigan as well as a member of the American Bar, Indiana Bar, Illinois Bar, Wisconsin Bar, and the Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Michigan.

Community Activities

  • The Right Place (Board Member)
  • Grand Rapids Symphony (Board Member)
  • Wayne State University Law School (Board of Visitors)
  • Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance Council (Advisory Board Member)