What We Do
Murtaugh LLP advises individuals, families, and business owners on matters that shape their financial security, operations, and long-term plans.
The firm’s work spans trusts and estates, civil litigation, and business transactions, with a focus on practical solutions, clear guidance, and long-standing client relationships.
Clients often come to the firm at inflection points. Planning for the future. Navigating conflict. Making decisions that carry legal and financial consequences. The approach is grounded in experience, responsiveness, and a clear understanding of what matters most to the client.
Planning for wealth preservation, family dynamics, and generational transitions requires both technical precision and thoughtful counsel. The firm advises on estate planning, administration, fiduciary responsibilities, and disputes, with a focus on clarity and long-term stability.
When disputes arise, the firm represents clients with a strategic and measured approach. The focus is on resolving matters efficiently while protecting the client’s business, assets, and relationships.
The firm works with business owners and professional service firms at every stage, from formation to growth to transition. Advice is practical, forward-looking, and aligned with the client’s broader objectives.
Trusts and estates work is often deeply personal. Clients are making decisions about their families, their assets, and the legacy they will leave behind. The firm provides clear, thoughtful guidance across all stages, from initial planning through administration and, when necessary, litigation.
The practice includes advising high-net-worth individuals and families, business owners, and fiduciaries. Matters frequently involve tax planning, complex family structures, and closely held business interests.
The firm designs estate plans that reflect each client’s goals, family dynamics, and financial circumstances. This includes planning for high-net-worth individuals, blended families, and beneficiaries with special needs, as well as preparing for incapacity. Tax planning is integrated into each plan to support efficient wealth transfer and long-term preservation.
Following a death, the firm guides trustees and personal representatives through the administration process. This includes trust review, probate court proceedings, and the transition of real property and other assets. The goal is to provide structure and clarity during a complex and often overwhelming time.
The firm represents beneficiaries and fiduciaries in disputes involving trusts and estates. This includes contested accountings, allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, and conflicts over the interpretation of estate documents. The approach is strategic, with a focus on resolving disputes while protecting the client’s interests.
The firm advises both professional and first-time trustees in carrying out their responsibilities. This includes guidance on administration, compliance, and decision-making, as well as support in navigating disputes or challenges from beneficiaries.
The firm represents businesses, professionals, and individuals in complex civil disputes. Matters are approached with a clear strategy from the outset, grounded in a practical understanding of risk, cost, and desired outcomes.
The focus is on resolving disputes efficiently while protecting the client’s broader interests, including business operations and long-term relationships.
The firm handles disputes involving contracts, ownership interests, and business operations. This includes conflicts between partners, shareholders, and counterparties, with a focus on achieving practical resolutions that align with the client’s objectives.
Following a death, the firm guides trustees and personal representatives through the administration process. This includes trust review, probate court proceedings, and the transition of real property and other assets. The goal is to provide structure and clarity during a complex and often overwhelming time.
The firm has a longstanding focus on representing architects, engineers, and other design professionals in construction defect claims and related business disputes. The approach reflects a strong understanding of the industry and the issues these clients face.
The firm represents clients in disputes involving real estate transactions, ownership, and contracts. This includes conflicts arising from purchases, sales, and ongoing property interests.
The firm advises business owners and professional service firms across the full lifecycle of their operations. The focus is on building structures that support growth, managing risk, and preparing for transition.
Advice is practical and aligned with how businesses actually operate, with an emphasis on long-term planning and continuity.
The firm advises on the formation of LLCs and corporations and provides ongoing business counseling. This includes acting as outside general counsel, supporting day-to-day decision-making, and planning for business succession.
The firm works closely with design professionals on issues unique to their practices, including licensing, entity structuring, and operational considerations. The approach reflects a deep understanding of the industry.
The firm advises business owners on exit strategies, including sales, mergers, and internal succession. Planning is tailored to support retirement goals, continuity, and long-term value.
The firm represents clients in commercial leases, acquisitions, and sales. The focus is on structuring transactions that align with the client’s business objectives while managing risk.
