Lawrence J. "Larry" Murphy

Varnum LLP

Recognized since 2005

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Employment Law - Management

Labor Law - Management

Litigation - Labor and Employment

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Larry is an experienced trial attorney concentrating on the defense of individuals and organizations in employment litigation, including matters involving discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge, and employment contracts. He has extensive experience advising employers on executive employment contracts, personnel policies and procedures, discipline issues, corporate downsizing, trade secret and non-compete agreements, and drug and alcohol testing.

Larry is licensed to practice law in the states of Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin.

Contact & Links

Direct Phone Number: 616-336-6000
Phone Number: 616-336-6000
Lawyer Page: https://www.varnumlaw.com/people-lawrence-j-murphy

Location

Bridgewater Place, Suite 1700
333 Bridge Street, NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Education

Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1979

Bar Admissions

Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association
Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association
New York, New York State Bar Association
Nebraska, Nebraska State Bar Association

Affiliations

American Bar Association - Member
Ehlers Transit Partnership – The Rapid - Member
Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Michigan - Member
Grand Rapids Community College Foundation Board - Secretary
Grand Rapids Symphony - Member, Board of Directors
Illinois Bar Association - Member
Indiana Bar Association - Member
Member of West Michigan Policy Forum - Board of Directors
State Bar of Michigan - Member
The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers - Member
The Right Place - Member, Board of Trustees
Wisconsin Bar Association - Member

Varnum LLP

Headquarters: Grand Rapids, Michigan

97 The Best Lawyers in America^® awards

20 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America awards

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Employment Law - Management, Grand Rapids (2024)
Employment Law - Management, Grand Rapids (2020)
Litigation - Labor and Employment, Grand Rapids (2016)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2025 for work in:

Commercial Litigation
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Special Focus:

Employment
Management

Awards:

Fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation
Fellow, American College of Labor & Employment Lawyers
Listed as a Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment, 2013
Listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business as a Leader in the field of Labor & Employment since 2005
Listed in Michigan Super Lawyers since 2006