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Murray Petitt

Family Law, Litigation, Criminal Defense, Elder Law Litigation

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Murray is an attorney and shareholder with the firm. His practice includes General Civil Litigation, Elder Law Litigation, Elder Abuse, Will and Trust Contests, Family Law, Landlord and Tenant Law, and Misdemeanor Criminal Defense. Murray is a diligent advocate and enjoys counseling clients and finding solutions that best fit their needs.

Murray grew up in Northern California. After graduation, Murray worked a variety of jobs including head chef at a restaurant. He attended the School of Nursing at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California where he graduated with honors and earned an Associate Degree in Nursing. Murray spent many rewarding years practicing as a registered nurse working in newborn intensive care units. Murray also spent some time working in public health serving migrant farm workers.

Murray later returned to school and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations (Honors) from the University of California, Davis. Murray then attended the University Of Oregon School Of Law and graduated in 1996.

During Law School, Murray worked as a Law Clerk with the Appellate Division at the Oregon Department of Justice. He also served on the University of Oregon’s Constitution Court. Murray also found success participating in Client Counseling competitions where he and his partner won the regional and national competitions and even the international competition in Brisbane, Australia.

In 1997, soon after graduating from Law School, Murray joined Thorp Purdy and became a shareholder in 2002.

Murray enjoys backpacking and mountaineering throughout the Pacific Northwest and has summited some of the Northwest’s iconic peaks including Mt. Hood and Mt. St. Helens (not to mention two unsuccessful summit attempts of Mt. Shasta). Murray also belongs in a band in which he is the lead singer and plays guitar. Murray and his band have auctioned their time and talents to support local charities.

  • Areas of Practice
      • Elder Law Litigation
      • Elder Abuse
      • Family Law
      • General Civil Litigation
      • Landlord and Tenant Law
      • Misdemeanor Criminal Defense
      • Restraining Orders
      • Will and Trust Contests
  • Bar Admissions
      • Oregon, 1996
      • U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
  • Education
      • University of Oregon School of Law, Eugene, Oregon
        • J.D. – 1996
      • University of California at Davis
        • B.A International Relations
      • San Joaquin Delta College School of Nursing
        • Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Honors, Awards, Presentations
      • Continuing Legal Education Presenter on Creditor’s Claims in Probate
      • Continuing Legal Education Presenter on the Intersection of Guardianships and Conservatorships with Family Law
  • Professional Associations and Memberships
      • Approved by Oregon Supreme Court to serve as a pro tempore Judge in the Circuit Court for the State of Oregon
      • Past President and Former Board Member of the Lane County Bar Association
      • Member of the Oregon State Bar Family Law Executive Committee
      • Member and Past Chair of the Lane County Bar Family and Juvenile Law Section
      • Editor of the Lane County Bar News since 2004
      • Member of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Community Involvement
      • Board Member and Past President of the University of Oregon School of Law Alumni Association
      • Past President and Former Board Member of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce
      • Former Board Member of the Springfield Renaissance Development Corporation
      • Former Board Member of the Lance County Council of Governments Senior Services Advisory Council
      • Former Board Member of the Center for Community Counseling
      • Former Board Member of the Springfield Museum
      • Former Board Member of the Committed Partners for Youth
  • Pro Bono Activities
      • Court Appointed Representative regarding Guardianships and Conservatorships
      • Court Appointed Representative of Minors
      • Senior Law Service
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