About Joseph William
Joseph William Murray studied at the City University of New York School of Law. He grounded his early legal training there and went on to build a practice that centers on litigation in New York courts. His education at CUNY provided a foundation in both state and federal practice.
Murray is admitted to practice in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and in the state courts of New York. Those admissions shape the type of work he does. He appears in federal court as well as in state trial dockets. Over the years he has handled matters that require familiarity with federal procedure and state substantive law.
He operates under his own name. Office listings show practices titled Joseph W. Murray and Joseph W. Murray, Esq. That arrangement points to a solo or small-office practice model. He manages filings, court appearances and client consultations from those offices.
His courtroom work reflects the demands of practicing simultaneously in EDNY and SDNY. Cases filed in those districts often involve federal statutes, motions practice and tight calendaring. Murray’s work requires attention to local rules and the expectations of different judges and clerks across districts. In state court, he navigates a different set of procedures and timelines. That mix of forums has made him familiar with varied pleading standards and discovery practices.
Colleagues and clients describe him as deliberate in how he prepares for hearings and trials. He takes a methodical approach to pleadings and to drafting motions. He is attentive to procedural detail and to the deadlines that shape litigation. That style is reflected in how he runs his office and in the manner he conducts appearances before judges in both federal and state settings.
Outside of court, Murray’s background in CUNY’s law program continues to inform his practice. The training emphasized practical skills as well as doctrinal study. He applies that blend in client meetings and in the strategic planning of cases.
As of 2026 he maintains active practice under the name Joseph W. Murray. His current work centers on representing clients in matters filed in New York state and federal courts.
