murphySteven D. Murphy

Senior Attorney

400 S. Walnut Street, Suite 200
Muncie, IN 47305

smurphy@defur.com
765-216-0190 (direct)
765-288-3651 (main)
765-288-7068 (fax)

Steve has been a trial lawyer for most of his practice, representing a wide variety of clients in diverse areas of litigation. Mr. Murphy now serves primarily as a mediator and arbitrator and also represents several education and municipal clients.

 

Practice Areas

Alternative Dispute ResolutionEducation and Government, Intellectual Property 

 

Education

Wabash College (A.B., cum laude, 1973)
Duke University (J.D., 1976)

 

Bar Admissions

Indiana

 

Admitted to Practice Before

State Courts of Indiana
United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

 

Articles and Seminars

ICLEF Seminars: Effectively Presenting Expert Testimony; Conflicts of Interest and Disciplinary Actions; School Law Seminar – Student Life

 

Awards

Indiana “Super Lawyer” – Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2012, 2016-2022

 

Memberships And Civic Involvement

America’s Hometown Band – Percussionist
Ball State University – Paralegal Advisory Board
Delaware Community School Educational Foundation
East Central Indiana Chamber Orchestra – Percussionist
Youth Opportunity Center Foundation, Board Member