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Eileen Marie Murphy
Berner Klaw & Watson
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My goal is to provide compassionate guidance so you can navigate your situation with confidence. I am focused on understanding each client’s specific needs and concerns. No case is routine and no case is too complex. Together, we can create the best strategy for you, both financially and emotionally, whether it’s knowing when to fight in court, how to negotiate successfully with the other side or where to compromise to reach the best possible outcome.
Practice Area
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
$300 flat rate consultation; $275/hour
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New Jersey
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- Pennsylvania
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Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Berner Klaw & Watson
- - Current
- Attorney
- Law Offices of Michael E. Fingerman
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- Attorney-Law Clerk
- Berner Klaw & Watson
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- Law Clerk
- Superior Court of New Jersey Trial Division – Atlantic County
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Education
- Temple University Beasley School of Law
- J.D. (2010)
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- Furman University
- B.A. (2005) | History and Art, with a concentration in Art
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Awards
- Best Lawyers in America 2020* (Family Law)
- Best Lawyers®
- Pro Bono Roll of Honor 2013-2015, 2017-2019 (exemplary pro bono work)
- First Judicial District of Pennsylvania
- Eric D. Turner Award 2010
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Professional Associations
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section (current)
- Vice Chair
- Current
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- Pennsylvania State Bar # 308882
- Member
- Current
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- Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section (current)
- Executive Board
- Current
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- Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section (current)
- Treasurer
- Current
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- Philadelphia Bar Association, Mentoring Committee, Family Law Section (current)
- Co-Chair
- Current
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- Philadelphia Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
- Member
- Current
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- Philadelphia Family Court Help Center (current)
- Volunteer Lawyer
- Current
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- American Bar Association, Family Law Section & Young Lawyers Division (current)
- Member
- Current
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- The Nicholas A. Cipriani American Inn of Court (current)
- Executive Board Secretary
- Current
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- Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (current)
- Volunteer Lawyer
- Current
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- Support Center for Child Advocates (current)
- Volunteer Lawyer
- Current
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- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Member
- Current
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- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section (current)
- Council Member
- Current
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- Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Member
- Current
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- The Philadelphia Bar Association, Executive Committee, Young Lawyers Division
- Family Law Section Liaison
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- The COVID-19 Financial Fallout – Child Support
- https://bkwfamily.com/bkw-blog/
- Parenting in a Pandemic
- https://bkwfamily.com/bkw-blog/
- Sharing College Costs (Weber v. Weber)
- Berner Klaw & Watson Blog
- Passing the Starbucks Test (H.Z. v. M.B.)
- Berner Klaw & Watson Blog
Speaking Engagements
- Presenter, What Divorce & Custody Mediators Need to Know About the Impact of the Recent Tax Revisions
- Good Shepherd Mediation Program
- Moderator, Philadelphia County Domestic Relations Practice
- Pennsylvania Bar Institute
- Co-Presenter, Dependency 101
- The Nicholas A. Cipriani American Inn of Court
- Co-Presenter, What Pennsylvania Lawyers Need to Know About New Jersey Family Law Practice
- The Nicholas A. Cipriani American Inn of Court
- Presenter, Paternity and Custody Case Law Updates
- Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section
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