Daniel Murphy | Portland Litigation Lawyer
Daniel J. Murphy 
Complex Litigation, Contract, Arbitration, Collection, Contract
- Law Office: Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson, P. A .
- Portland Law Firms
- Law School: University of Maine School of Law, J.D. 2002
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 19 years
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Clients value Dan’s practicality and responsiveness. In all matters, he brings his experience and judgment to bear in order to obtain the best result possible for his clients. Dan has a broad-based civil litigation practice that centers on business and commercial matters, including complex contract disputes, claims involving breach of fiduciary duty, unfair trade practices, and internal corporate disputes. He also has served as litigation counsel for a number of municipalities in Maine.
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Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholder | Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson, P. A . | Portland, ME | Present |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine School of Law | J.D. | Law School | 2002 |
| St. Michael’s College | Bachelors | 1993 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| Maine | 2002 |
| Massachusetts | 2002 |
Associations
- Cleaves Law Library | Board of Directors | 2008 - Present
Maine Bar Journal | Editorial Board, Current Chair | 2006 - Present
Maine State Bar Association | Member | 2004 - Present
Honors & Awards
- Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
Benchmark Litigation 2015 Local Litigation Star
Named Rising Star in Business Litigation by New England Super Lawyers
Vincent L. McKusick Award for best article, Maine State Bar Association
Medal for Excellence in Bankruptcy Studies, The American Bankruptcy Institute
Cases
Desjardins v. Reynolds, CV-13-369 (Maine Superior Court – 2015) and Desjardins v. Willard, 2014 WL 2815698 (U.S. District Court -D. Me. 2014) (obtained dismissal of defamation and related claims brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 through use of Maine’s Anti-SLAPP statute (14 M.R.S. § 556).
York Voters for Referendum on the Initiated Ordinance for the Legislation of Marijuana v. Town of York, CV-14-185 (Maine Superior Court – 2014)(Obtained successful result for Town of York and denial of requested injunctive relief in relation to dispute concerning placement of referendum on ballot).
Messier v. Town of Brunswick et al., 2:13–CV–139–DBH, (U.S. District Court -D. Me. 2013) (Obtained dismissal of claims brought against the Town of Brunswick concerning contract and tax related claims).
Arem v. Chance et al., CV-389201 (Maryland – Montgomery County Circuit Court – 2014) (Obtained dismissal of all claims based on the U.C.C. and tort addressed to disposition of collateral).
Eastwood Investors VII, LLC et al. v. Newgate Gardens et al., CV12-3132 (North Carolina Business Court – 2014) (obtained successful result for client in dispute between limited partner and general partner concerning governance).
Publications
- Legal Blog | Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson, P. A .
Office Hours
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| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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MA State Lawyer Additional Information: Insurance: This attorney has certified that he or she is covered by professional liability insurance. Disciplinary History: This attorney has no record of public discipline. Data as of Date: 06/08/2015
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Service Type: Private
Language: English
Update Date: 2018-05-24
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100 Middle Street
West Tower, P.O. Box 9729
Portland, ME 04104
