Lawrence J. Murphy Partner
- Office
- Grand Rapids
- Phone
- 616/336-6814
- Fax
- 616/336-7000
- ljmurphy@varnumlaw.com
- ljmurphy@varnumlaw.com
- Download
- V-Card, Resume
- Assistant
- Cheri Countryman, 616/336-6468
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.
Community Activities
- 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 Policy Forum-Steering Committee
- Member of the Ehlers Transit Partnership - The Rapid
- Member of Dégagé Ministries Board of Directors
Recognition & Rankings
- Fellow, American College of Labor & Employment Lawyers
- Fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation
- Listed as a Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment, 2013
- The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005
- Listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business as a Leader in the field of Labor & Employment since 2005
- Michigan Super Lawyers since 2006
Professional Activities
- Member of the American Bar, State Bar of Michigan, 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