Sean Murphy is a trusted advocate for individuals, families, and businesses throughout Metro Detroit and across Michigan. Whether you’re facing complex litigation, resolving a high-stakes business dispute, closing a business transaction, or dealing with a probate dispute, Sean delivers clear strategies and unwavering guidance when the stakes are highest.
A lifelong Metro Detroit resident, Sean graduated summa cum laude and first in his class from University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. He began his career as a law clerk to Justice Stephen J. Markman of the Michigan Supreme Court, gaining an insider’s perspective on how Michigan courts decide cases and how to build winning arguments. Sean has secured favorable outcomes for clients in sophisticated transactions and hard-fought litigation across the State of Michigan.
Recognized by peers and the community alike, Sean was voted 2023 Best Lawyer in Metro Detroit by the Detroit Free Press Community Choice Awards, named a Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2019 and honored multiple times as a DBusiness Top Lawyer.
At Head Murphy Law, Sean combines courtroom-proven skill with practical, no-nonsense advice. His mission is straightforward: solve your problem, safeguard what matters most, and give you the confidence to move forward.
Away from the office, Sean is a devoted husband and father of two, an avid golfer, and a competitive hockey player.
University of Detroit Mercy Law School
Juris Doctor, Summa Cum Laude 2014
Western Michigan University
