About James
James Murphy began his professional path at Santa Clara University, where he earned a B.S. in Accounting in 1984. He stayed at Santa Clara for law school, completing his legal studies at Santa Clara University School of Law. That combination of accounting and law has shaped the way he approaches client matters and case preparation.
Murphy's early public service included a term as a commissioner on the El Paso County Planning Commission from 1993 to 1994. He has been active in Colorado's legal community for decades and has held membership in the Colorado Bar Association since 1995. Over the years he joined professional groups that reflect an engagement in litigation work, including membership in the American Trial Lawyers Association.
From 2014 onward he has been listed as a contributor to the Colorado Lawyers Committee, a role he maintains. That long-term participation in a state-level committee underscores a steady presence in local bar activities and civic legal discussions. He balanced association work with private practice responsibilities, bringing professional service into the mix of his day-to-day work.
Murphy's undergraduate training in accounting informs an analytical approach to legal matters. He tends to emphasize detailed review of financial records, cost calculations, and economic damages when those issues arise. The accounting background also means he is comfortable working through complex numerical evidence and can translate technical financial materials into clearer points for colleagues or fact-finders.
Much of Murphy's career has been tied to McCormick & Murphy, P.C., where he has maintained an office and practiced law. The firm name appears consistently in his professional listings. Within that setting he has combined courtroom experience suggested by trial association membership with everyday client counseling and case management. Colleagues and peers note his steady participation in local professional life rather than headline-making litigation.
Across decades in Colorado, Murphy has sustained a practice that blends legal training and financial literacy. He continues to work from his firm office and remains involved in state bar activities and committee work. He currently concentrates his practice at McCormick & Murphy, P.C., handling matters that draw on both his legal training and accounting background.
