Eileen Marie Murphy

Eileen Marie Murphy

Berner Klaw & Watson
  • Family Law
  • New Jersey, Pennsylvania
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Biography

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
  • 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
Current
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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
Panelist, Practice of Family Law
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Co-Presenter, Trying a Protection from Abuse Case
The Nicholas A. Cipriani American Inn of Court
Panelist, Young Lawyers Division Boot Camp, Interviewing Skills
Philadelphia Bar Association
Co-Presenter, Family Law Institute, Case Law Updates
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Panelist, Young Lawyers Division, Lawyer for a Day
Philadelphia Bar Association
Co-Presenter, Custody Law Flipped Classroom Project: Custody 101
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Moderator, Legislative, Rules and Case Law Updates
Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section
Co-Presenter, Who Gets the Dog? Prenups 101 Common Cents Club
The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
Moderator, Philadelphia County Domestic Relations Practice
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Berner Klaw @ Watson LLP
1528 Walnut Street, Suite 1100
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Telephone: (215) 790-8800