Kathryn J. Murphy - Plano, TX

Overview

Awards and Honors

Awards

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

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  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Super Lawyers® Selectees

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

• 

  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

• 

  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

• 

  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

• 

  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

• 

  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

• 

  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Kathryn J. Murphy included in a Super Lawyers® list

Education

• Legal Education

  • Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas, 1989
    J.D.
    Major: Law

• Non Legal Education

  • University of Texas, Tyler, Texas, 1986
    B.A., With Honors
    Honors: Academic Tuition Scholarship
    Honors: Distinguished Student Award
    Honors: President’s Honor Roll
    Honors: Speech Performance Tuition Award
    Major: English

Current Employment Position(s)

• Partner

Classes and Seminars

• Using a Computer Forensic Expert, Family Law Technology Course, State Bar of Texas, 2012
  
• Property Update, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2012
  
• Turbo Charge Your Collaborative Practice, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2012
  
• Innovations-Breaking Boundaries in Custody Litigation, University of Texas School of Law, Co-Course Director, 2012
  
• Attorneys Fees Agreements, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2011
  
• Characterization of Property, Family Law on the Front Lines, The University of Texas School of Law, 2011
  
• Collaborative Law Institute of Texas Course (2010), State Bar of Texas, Asst. Course Director
  
• Collaborative Law Institute of Texas Course (2011), State Bar of Texas, Course Director
  
• New Frontiers in Marital Property Course, State Bar of Texas (2010), Co-Course Director
  
• Electronic Evidence Workshop, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2009
  
• The Electronic Evidence Bible, University of Texas School of Law, 2009
  
• Characterization, Marriage Dissolution Institute, State Bar of Texas, 2009
  
• Premarital Agreements, Collin County Bar Association, 2009
  
• Electronic Evidence - Civil and Ethical Implications, University of Texas School of Law, Parent-Child Relationships; Critical Thinking for Critical Issues, 2009
  
• Premarital Agreements, Collin County Bar Association, Estate Planning Section, 2008
  
• Relocation, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2006
  
• Temporary Support, Maintenance and Alimony, Marriage Dissolution Institute, State Bar of Texas, 2006
  
• Child Support Update: Within and Outside the Guidelines, Marriage Dissolution Institute, 2006
  
• Relocation, American Bar Association, Section of Family Law, Spring CLE Conference, Washington D.C., 2006
  
• Collaborative Law, Panel of Texas Authors on Texas Collaborative Law, 2006
  
• Marital Property 101, State Bar College Spring Training 2006, State Bar College, 2006
  
• High Tech Evidence, Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2006
  
• High Tech Evidence, Websites, Hard drives, E-Mails, Etc., Advanced Family Law Drafting Course, 2006
  
• Child Support, 31st Annual Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2005
  
• Psychological Testing, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2005
  
• Relocation, Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program and Family Law Section, "Nuts and Bolts" Family Law Training, 2005
  
• Opening Statements and Closing Arguments, Ultimate Trial Notebook - Family Law, State Bar of Texas, 2004
  
• High Tech Evidence, Websites, Hard drives, E-Mails, Etc., Williamson County, 2004
  
• Relocation Debate, 30th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2004
  
• Collaborative Law Panel, Collaborative Law Spring Retreat, 2004
  
• High Tech Evidence, Websites, Hard drives, E-Mails, Etc., 29th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2003
  
• Family Law Evidence, Collin County Bench Bar Conference, 2003
  
• Family Law Evidentiary Issues, 16th Annual Advanced Evidence & Discovery Course, State Bar of Texas, 2003
  
• Parentage: Establishing, Attacking & Undoing, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, 2003
  
• Parentage: Current Issues, University of Houston Law Center, 2002
  
• Objections at Trial, American Bar Association, Section of Family Law, CLE Conference, Orlando, FL, 2002
  
• Division of Property and Dividing Specific Assets, University of Houston Law Foundation, 2002
  
• Family Law for the Non-Specialist, J. Reuben Clark Law Society, 2002
  
• Division of Property on Divorce, University of Houston Law Foundation, 2001
  
• Division of Property on Divorce, University of Houston Law Foundation, 2002
  
• Family Law Update, Ten Hot Topics in Family Law, Collin County Bench/Bar Conference, 2000
  
• Moderator, Collin County Bench/Bar Conference, 2000
  
• Family Law Update, J. Reuben Clark Law Society, 2000
  
• Division of Property on Divorce, University of Houston Law Foundation, 2000
  
• Family Law Discussion, J. Reuben Clark Law Society, 1999
  
• Business Valuations in Divorce and Cross-Examination of a Valuation Expert, American Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1999
  
• Opening Statement - Jury or Non-jury, 25th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 1999
  
• Update on Family Law, Dallas Women's Lawyers Association, 1998
  
• Family Law for the Non-Specialist, Dallas Bar Association, 1998
  
• Obtaining Records from Non-Parties, 24th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 1998
  
• Discovery Update, Dallas Bar Association Friday Clinic, 1996
  
• Discovery Update, Dallas Bar Association Friday Clinic, 1998
  
• Opening and Closing the File, Family Law Conference for the General Practitioner and Legal Assistant, South Texas College of Law, 1998
  
• Opening and Closing the File, Family Law Conference for the General Practitioner and Legal Assistant, South Texas College of Law, 1999
  
• Discovery Update, 23rd Annual Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 1997
  
• Discovery Update, 22nd Annual Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 1996
  
• Business Valuation in Divorce, Dallas Chapter Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants Fifth Annual Divorce Conference, 1996
  
• Business Valuation in Divorce, Dallas Chapter Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants Fifth Annual Divorce Conference, 1998
  
• Discovery, Dallas Bar Association Family Law Training Seminar, 1996
  
• Attorney's Fees, Family Law Practice Institute, University of Houston, 1996

Published Works

Articles

• Changes to Discovery Rules August 30, 2024
  
• Negotiation Principles, Techniques, and Strategies August 9, 2024
  
• Post-Divorce Division of Property in Texas August 9, 2024
  
• The Gray Divorce: Baby Boomers Are Ending Marriages Later in Life June 10, 2021
  
• How To Tell Your Children You Are Getting Divorced: 5 Tips April 14, 2021
  
• The Kids Are All Right: Be Prepared and Protect Children’s Best Interest February 14, 2021
• Complex Property and Divorce: What You Need to Know January 26, 2021
• Marital Property Agreements January 14, 2014
• “Professionalism,” Dallas Bar Association Family Law Section Bench Bar, 2026
• “Unique and Uncommon Assets (including Private Equity and Business Interests),” Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2025
• Family Law at Your Fingertips – Property, Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas, 2025
• Family Law at Your Fingertips – Children, Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas, 2025
• Family Law at Your Fingertips – Evidence, Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas, 2025
• “Changes to Discovery Rules,” Dallas Bar Association Headnotes, Co-Author, 2024
• “Negotiation Strategies and Techniques,” AAML Journal, Author, 2024
• “Dueling for Domicile,” Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2024
• “Evidence and Discovery Update,” Advanced Evidence and Discovery Course, State Bar of Texas, Dallas, 2024
• “Evidence and Discovery Update,” Advanced Evidence and Discovery Course, State Bar of Texas, San Antonio, 2024
• “Becoming a Family Law Trial Lawyer,” State Bar of Texas, 2024
• Family Law at Your Fingertips – Property, Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas, 2024
• Family Law at Your Fingertips – Children, Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas, 2024
• Family Law at Your Fingertips – Evidence, Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas, 2024
• “Negotiation Strategies,” Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2023
• “Trial Presentation, Including Complex Characterization and Tracing Matters,” Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists Annual Trial Institute, 2023
• “Marital Property Agreements,” Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, August 2022
• “Maintaining Separate Property When a Marital Property Agreement Is Not an Option,” Dallas/Fort Worth Financial Planning Symposium, 2022
• Family Law at Your Fingertips – Property, Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas, 2022

Bar Admissions

• Texas, 1989
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas

Specialties and Certifications

• Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1995

Other Affiliations

• Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists (Member)
• Family Law Council, State Bar of Texas (Member; Executive Committee)
• The Collaborative Alliance (Member)
• Collaborative Law Institute of Texas (Member)
• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (Member)
• State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section (Member)
• American Bar Association, Family Law Section (Member)
• College of the State Bar of Texas (Member)
• Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section (Member)
• Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section (Member)
• Plano Bar Association (Member)
• DAYL People's Law School, 1995 - 1996 (Co-Chair)
• Southeastern Paralegal Institute, 1993 - 1996 (Instructor)
• Dallas Bar Association, 1998 - 2000 (Member, Fee Dispute Committee)
• Collin County Bench Bar Conference, 2000 (Program Committee)
• CASA of Collin County Advisory Board (Board Member)
• Texas Family Law Foundation, 2006 - 2007 (Lifetime Fellow)
• Annette Stewart Inn of Court, 2005 - 2012 (Board Member)
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Fellow)
• Texas Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Fellow, Past President)
• Collin County Bench Bar Foundation (Fellow)
• Family Law Foundation (State Bar of Texas) (Lifetime Fellow)
• Texas Bar Foundation (Fellow, Nominating Committee)
• Denton Bar Association, Family Law Section (Member)
• Grievance Committee, District 1A (Chair, 2006 – 2007, Member, 2002 – 2007)
• Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers since 2020
• Denton County Bar Association, Family Law Section (Member)