The Law Office of Neil P. Murphy
Neil Murphy has been practicing law in Michigan since 1984. He is a graduate of Oakland University and The Thomas Cooley School of Law. He is a member of The Probate and Estate Planning, Criminal Law, and Masters Section of the State Bar of Michigan. He hold a certificate in Probate and Estate Planning from the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is a Macomb County Court Case Evaluator (2003).
Areas of Practice
Estate Planning
I understand that an estate plan must fit the particular needs of the client. They have experience designing sophisticated planning strategies for complicated estates and trusts as well as simple estate plans. They first ask clients about their goals and then provide them with the legal tools to achieve their goals.
I can provide:
- Probate Court
- Revocable Trusts
- Caretaker Trusts
- Charitable Trusts
- Durable Powers of Attorney
- Educational Trusts
- Estate & Trust Litigation
- Estate/Pension Preservation Trusts
- Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
- Last Wills & Testaments
- Living Will
- Trusts for Children & Their Issue
I also have experience in post-death administration of estates and businesses, which offers clients the peace of mind of knowing that their estate planning objectives will be accomplished. I successfully represent clients in estate and trust litigation matters, providing complete trial services involving both jury and non-jury cases.
Criminal Law
If you or someone you love has been ticketed or arrested, it is urgent that legal advice is obtained immediately. Failure to have a ticket or arrest properly handled could result in unnecessary fines, costs, a loss of your driver’s license, or even jail time.
Neil Murphy provides services for:
- Felonies
- Civil Infractions
- Misdemeanors
- Michigan Traffic Tickets & Motor Vehicle Violations
Personal Injury
When someone is physically or emotionally injured, or his or her personal property is damaged, it is considered in law to be a “Personal Injury.” The laws covering personal injury allow the injured party to receive compensation for damages caused by someone else’s carelessness, negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions. Personal injury law is also called “tort” law. State and federal governments have enacted tort laws for the protection of your rights. Tort actions have 3 elements: There must be a legal duty between the defendant (the one doing the wrong) and the plaintiff (the person injured); there must be a breach of that duty; and damage must occur because of that breach. When all 3 elements are present, a personal injury or tort has occurred.
- Auto Accident Injuries
- Motorcycle Accident Injuries
- Trip and Fall Injuries
- Dog Bites
- Auto Insurance Claims
- Life Insurance Claims
On June 21, 2019, Sterling Heights Attorney Neil P. Murphy won an Apple Watch from Comerica Bank at the Institute of Continuing Legal Education Probate and Estate Planning, 59th Annual Conference in Plymouth, Michigan.
Mr. Murphy holds a Certificate in Estate Planning from the Institute (ICLE) since 2011.