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Joe Murphy is a committed, professional advocate for his clients. If you have been arrested or charged with a criminal offense contact Joe today. Let him use his knowledge of the judicial system and courtroom skill to your benefit. If your life and liberty is at stake, you need an attorney who will fight for your rights. Joe Murphy is that attorney.

Joseph D. Murphy is currently the president of Meyer Capel. Following law school and a two-year clerkship with a federal district court judge, Mr. Murphy began his practice with a Wall Street law firm, gaining substantial experience in trademark licensing and intellectual property litigation. Subsequently, he moved to a Washington, D.C.-based firm, where his practice concentrated in franchise litigation and counseling. Since returning to Champaign-Urbana in 1994 to join Meyer Capel, he has focused his practice on a combination of intellectual property (including franchise licensing) and telecommunications.

Joe was born and raised in Seminole, Florida. Joe a graduate of Largo High School and attended Florida State University earning both a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Social Science Education and Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning. While earning his Master's Degree, Joe interned with the Florida Senate’s Community Affairs Committee. Following this internship, I spent several years working for the Florida Department of Community Affairs as a Community Planner. It was these professional experiences that facilitated his passion for a career as a real estate attorney. To further his ability to assist others with real estate-related issues,...