Edwin F. Murphy

Partner

Edwin “Ed” F. Murphy has limited his practice to family law since 1996. With his experience and expertise as a Florida Supreme Court Board Certified Family Law Attorney, he is committed to protecting, educating, and guiding each client throughout a challenging and difficult process.

Many challenges can arise in a divorce, modification/enforcement, or prenuptial agreement. Whatever the case, Ed takes care to educate and support his clients so they are in a position to make decisions in the best interest of themselves and their families while also maintaining their dignity and self-esteem.

Taking a case to trial is a complex and expensive affair, and that is why negotiating a successful settlement is always a priority. Either through trial or settlement, properly preparing for trial is the best method of reaching a successful and satisfactory result. Ed is a talented negotiator and litigator and will take the appropriate approach based on a client’s unique needs and goals.

Areas of Practice

• Family Law
• Premarital Agreements
• Postnuptial Agreements
• Divorce
• Equitable Distribution
• Alimony
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Paternity

Certified Legal Specialties

• Board Certified Marital & Family Law, The Florida Bar, 2008

Bar Admissions

• Florida, 1996

Education

• Quinnipiac University School of Law, Bridgeport, Connecticut
  • J.D. - 1995
• University of Connecticut, Connecticut
  • B.S. - 1986

Classes/Seminars

• Divorce: Fighting Over Family Pets, ABC-7 (television program)

Honors & Awards

• American Jurisprudence Award
• Zeldes, Needle and Cooper Award for Excellence in Legal Research and Writing, 1994

Professional Associations & Memberships

• The Florida Bar, Member
• Collier County Bar Association, Family Law Section, President, 1998 - 1999
• Collier County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Secretary, 1997 - 1998
• Young Lawyers Division, Board of Directors, 1997 - 1998
• Divorce Support Services, President, 2000 - 2001
• Collier County Legal Aid Society, Member, 2003 - 2005
• Twentieth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, Member, 2006 - 2007