Lawrence J. Murphy Partner
- Office
- Grand Rapids
- Phone
- 616/336-6814
- Fax
- 616/336-7000
- ljmurphy@varnumlaw.com
- Download
- V-Card, Resume
- Assistant
- Marlene Horner, 616/336-6549
Employment Litigation 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.
Community Activities
- Member of Dégagé Ministries Board of Directors
- Secretary of Grand Rapids Community College Foundation Board
- Member of The Right Place Board of Trustees
- Member of Grand Rapids Symphony Board of Directors
- Member of West Michigan Strategic Alliance Advisory Committee
- Member of West Michigan Policy Forum-Steering Committee
- Member of the Ehlers Transit Partnership - The Rapid
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
- Council member of the Labor & Employment Section of the State Bar of Michigan
- Member of the American Bar, Indiana Bar, Illinois Bar, Wisconsin Bar, and the Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Michigan
Education
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Wayne State University Law School
Detroit, Michigan
J.D., 1979 -
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
B.G.S, 1976