Murray
CO
LPA
Comprehensive
legal services
with innovative solutions
Murray Co., LPA is an innovative public interest law firm based in Northern Ohio and the San Francisco Bay Area, California. The B Corporation firm provides a wide range of strategic consulting, mediation, and litigation services.
Welcome to
MURRAYCO LPA
MURRAYCO
LPA
Managing partner James W. Murray is licensed to practice law in California and Ohio, and is admitted to state and federal courts in Ohio, as well at the 6th Appellate Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
Murray Co., LPA strives for equal representation and justice in all forums including county, state and U.S. Federal and Appellate level courts. We are laser focused on ethical and effective advocacy, legal representation, consulting and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Our firm prides itself on first attempting to resolve difficult issues amicably in a timely manner. We make focused efforts to avoid the expense, challenges, long duration, frustration, and fatigue of litigation.
Murray Co., LPA strives for equal representation and justice in all forums including county, state and U.S. Federal and Appellate level courts. We are laser focused on ethical and effective advocacy, legal representation, consulting and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Our firm prides itself on first attempting to resolve difficult issues amicably in a timely manner. We make focused efforts to avoid the expense, challenges, long duration, frustration, and fatigue of litigation.
Navigating
legal waters
Resolving
complex matters
Advocating
your rights
practice areas
Mr. James W. Murray is an experienced mediator, consultant and ombuds; in a wide range of complex legal fields including arbitration and high-stakes litigation. Over twenty years of unique cross-sector experience in California and Ohio with nonprofit organizations, charitable foundations, collaborative shared workspaces real estate initiatives and strategic philanthropy.
MURRAY CO., LPA
Experience, Connections & Dedication
WHY CHOOSE US?
Murray Co., LPA has a proven track record of success. What makes us different?
James W. Murray, Esq.
Managing Partner
James W. Murray is an experienced public interest attorney and cross-sector leader. Jim Murray has worked for the Supreme Court of California, the Coro Center for Civic Leadership and Habitat for Humanity. He was appointed to be the John Gardner Director of the Postgraduate Public Service Program for over five years at Stanford University’s Haas Center for Public Service.
James W. Murray has litigation, consulting and mediation experience in California and Ohio – as well as experience in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Arizona, Oregon, Colorado and other states and jurisdictions pro hac vice.
Jim is a proud graduate of Boston College and the University of Notre Dame Law School. He has also completed the Stanford University Managers Program and the Program on Negotiation Mediation program at the Harvard Law School.
James W. Murray has litigation, consulting and mediation experience in California and Ohio – as well as experience in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Arizona, Oregon, Colorado and other states and jurisdictions pro hac vice.
Jim is a proud graduate of Boston College and the University of Notre Dame Law School. He has also completed the Stanford University Managers Program and the Program on Negotiation Mediation program at the Harvard Law School.
Jim has cross-sector experience in business, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and philanthropic foundations.
Our 4 Way Test
J.W. Murray is a twenty-year Rotarian and deeply believes in the power of the Rotary four way test of the things we say and do:
01.
Is it the Truth?
In an era of misinformation, bias and flat-out misrepresentations, Murray Co., LPA strives to seek out the truth and help achieve justice for our clients.
02.
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Many of our clients have been treated unfairly. Our firm intends to make things right and provide some balance to situations where our clients are fighting against steep odds.
03.
Will it build goodwill and better relationships?
People come first at Murray Co., LPA. We strive to treat every client as if they were our own family. We thoughtfully leverage our diverse relationships and contacts to maximize positive outcomes for our clients.
04.
Is it beneficial for all concerned?
Murray Co., LPA seeks quadruple bottom line results for our clients, others affected by substantially similar issues at hand, protecting the environment, and the broader community and society at a state, national and international scope.
OUR SUCCESS STORIES
2022
Negotiated and secured a six-figure settlement in a consumer products liability case in Pennsylvania.
2022
Successfully gave oral argument and obtained a significant reversal of a complex multi-fatality case appeal before the 6th Circuit Federal Cout of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio.
2023
Negotiated and secured a seven-figure settlement in a complex products liability action against a foreign automobile manufacturer in California.
2023
Secured the unanimous government approval of a significant residential housing real estate development along Lake Erie in northern Ohio.
2023 - Present
Investigated and prosecuted fraud and misappropriation of client funds and securities against one of the world largest banks.
2023-present
Spearheading a new 15,000 square feet of shared collaborative office co-working workspaces center for nonprofits and social impact start up organizations in Mr. Murray’s hometown of Huron, Ohio.
2022
Handled a complex U.K. based divorce matter involving parties from different foreign countries in a complicated jurisdiction.
2023
Achieved a multi-million settlement for an Ohio widow that lost her husband to a number of health conditions related to exposure during his employment, including mesothelioma.
2023
Provided strategic consulting and mediation services to parties involved in a complex matter involving cryptocurrency and false claims.
2023-Present
Uncovered one of most significant financial frauds in U.S. in history with the assistance of a team of talented and experienced Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) and Forensic Accountants.
2023-present
Currently handling a complex products liability action against a national aeronautics company, airplane manufacturer and other defendants on behalf of survivors from a New York based plane crash
Who we support
Charitable nonprofits and community organizations supported by managing attorney James W. Murray and Murray Co., LPA
Frequently Asked Questions
Please complete our short online contact form HERE.
You can also call the office directly at (440) JMURRAY.
Murray Co., LPA estimates more than half of our cases are handled pro bono with no direct fees or expenses to the client(s). We truly understand and appreciate that many people can’t afford the tremendous expense of hiring an attorney.
Murray Co., LPA jointly develops fair, customized billing agreements with each client to maximize productivity and efficiency in the best interest of the client and their family.
A wide range of charitable nonprofits and community organizations are directly supported by managing attorney James W. Murray and Murray Co., LPA. Please contact Murray Co., LPA directly to learn more.