Joseph Maya
Maya Murphy, P.C. - Representing Excellence.
Our firm’s main areas of focus are employment law, divorce and family law, criminal law, litigation, estate planning, personal injury, education law, and business law.
All of our attorneys are licensed to practice in multiple states, including Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.
Attorney Maya received his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and his B.A., Cum Laude, from New York University. He began his career at Clifford Chance in New York City and he has practiced in the state and federal courts of New York and Connecticut. He is the Managing Partner of Maya Murphy. Mr. Maya was born in Brooklyn, New York and resides with his family in Westport, CT.
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- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Education Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Elder Law
- White Collar Crime
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
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- Contingent Fees
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- State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken
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- Maya Murphy, P.C.
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- University of Michigan Law School
- J.D. | Law
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- New York University
- B.A. | Politics
- Honors: Cum Laude
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- Martindale-Hubbel Lawyers Service
- New York State Bar # 2357648
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Welcome To MayaLaw
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Attorney Ephraim Fink on Dog Attacks
Attorney Ephraim Fink practices personal injury law at Maya Murphy, P.C. He frequently assists individuals with personal injury claims who have suffered from dog attacks.
Attorney Lauren MacDonald on Education
Attorney Lauren MacDonald practices education law at Maya Murphy, P.C. She frequently assists parents and students with disciplinary issues, FERPA issues, bullying matters, special education issues, and private school contracts.
Attorney Lauren MacDonald on Employment Law
Attorney Lauren MacDonald practices Employment Law at Maya Murphy, P.C. She frequently negotiates severance agreements, including non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, and handles wrongful terminations.
Connecticut Sexual Harassment Law
Inappropriate sexual conduct in the workplace is simply unacceptable. Connecticut law has strict repercussions for sexual harassment and can entitle you to just compensation. Contact the expert employment law attorneys...
The Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act
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The Connecticut "At-Will" Employment Doctrine
Connecticut's standard at-will employment is intended to offer both employers and employees flexibility in their working agreements. For questions of concerns regarding employment law, contact Joseph C. Maya, Esq., at...
Connecticut Responds to Probate Fee Increase
Welcome to MayaLaw: your access to all the information you didn't know you needed to know. In January of 2015, Connecticut implemented a substantial increase to decedent estate fees. Lawmakers...
Connecticut Probate Law: Wills, Heirs, and Estate Administration
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Bullying in Connecticut Schools: What Are My Rights?
-- Welcome to MayaLaw, your source for all the information you didn't know you needed to know. -- Some may argue that bullying is a rite of passage for students. That...
Alimony: An Introduction to the Results of Connecticut Divorce
Welcome to MayaLaw: your access to all the information you didn't know you needed to know. Divorce is a difficult process. Learning its fundamentals can allow you the best possible...
- Q. My boss sent a email from work email to her personal it had my personal information such as SS, against policy can I sue
- A: I strongly suggest you speak to an experienced lawyer licensed in your jurisdiction about this legal issue. Best of luck to you.
- Q. Can children (and their spouses) serve as witnesses for their parent when signing a Power of Attorney in CT?
- A: I am sorry to hear about your situation with your father. To fully address your questions, you will probably need to hire an attorney licensed to practice in Connecticut. I wish you the best of luck in the resolution of your situation.
- Q. Hi, school psychologist in Bristol CT reported my children to DCF for neglect of medical care.
- A: I am sorry to hear about your situation. To fully address your issue with DCF and your child's school, you will probably need to hire an attorney licensed to practice in Connecticut. I wish you the best of luck in the resolution of your situation.
