About Alec D.
Alec D. Murphy earned his J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago John Marshall Law School in 2021 after beginning his studies there in 2018. He completed a three-year course of study that concluded as he entered practice in the same year. His legal education provided the foundation for immediate transition into practice in Illinois.
He began his professional career at Murphy & Dunn, P.C. in 2021. Records show he has been listed as a lawyer at the firm since that year. He practices under the jurisdiction of Illinois and has carried his work through the firm’s offices since joining. Early years at a small to mid-sized firm often require wearing many hats; his role has reflected that mix of tasks and responsibilities that new associates commonly assume.
Murphy’s work at the firm has involved representing clients in the kinds of matters that come to Murphy & Dunn, P.C. He has handled client intake, legal research, drafting, and case preparation. He has also taken part in courtroom preparation and client meetings. Those activities have formed the bulk of his day-to-day practice since he joined the firm, and they have shaped his professional development as a practicing attorney.
He has held professional association membership since 2021. That membership runs concurrently with the start of his time in practice and has been listed as current. Participation in bar and legal organizations has offered him opportunities to stay connected to broader professional standards and the continuing education that newer lawyers often seek.
Today he is based at Murphy & Dunn, P.C., where he continues to work with clients who bring a range of legal matters to the firm. He remains active in the Illinois legal community and maintains a practice at Murphy & Dunn, P.C., focusing on the matters that come through the firm’s doors and the services it provides to clients.
