About Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, P.C.

Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, P.C. is a respected Western Massachusetts law firm offering comprehensive legal services to businesses, institutions, municipalities, families, and individuals. With offices in Springfield and Northampton, the firm combines broad capabilities with personalized service, helping clients address legal matters efficiently, strategically, and with lasting confidence.

Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, P.C. is known for a broad practice that includes litigation, corporate law, real estate, banking, intellectual property, health care, and sophisticated estate and probate matters. The firm is large enough to handle diverse client needs while remaining responsive, accessible, and focused on practical solutions.

Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, P.C. represents an impressive range of clients, from local businesses and entrepreneurs to multinational corporations, banks, colleges, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and families. Whether the issue is routine or highly complex, the firm delivers a consistent level of skill, preparation, and attention to client objectives.

Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, P.C. distinguishes itself through attorneys who are both effective and innovative, each with specialties in environmental, employment, education, and intellectual property law. Together, they create a deep bench of knowledge and experience that strengthens the firm’s ability to resolve complex legal challenges.

Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, P.C. continues to evolve alongside the changing needs of the Pioneer Valley. By expanding specialized practice areas, adding talented attorneys, and embracing modern technologies, the firm remains practical about costs, attentive to deadlines, and committed to the trust, communication, and responsiveness clients value most.

Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, P.C. also reflects a strong commitment to Western Massachusetts through attorneys who actively support civic and charitable causes throughout the region. Many have deep local roots, while others have made the area their home, reinforcing the firm’s dedication to the community’s continued growth and success.

Practice Areas

Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Insurance Defense
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Environmental Litigation
  • State & Local Tax Litigation
  • Criminal Defense
Government
  • Public Service
  • Education Law
  • Municipal
Business
  • Corporate
  • Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales & Recapitalizations
  • Employment & Compensation Agreements
  • Debt & Equity Financing
  • Stockholder Agreements
  • Incorporation & Licensing
  • Business Planning & Tax Counsel
  • Banking
  • Healthcare Law
  • Cannabis Law
  • Digital Liability & Online Data Security
Intellectual Property
  • Patent
  • Trademark
  • Copyright
Estate Planning
  • Wills & Trusts
  • Pre‑Nuptial & Post‑Nuptial Agreements
  • Healthcare Proxies
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Declarations of Homestead
  • Probate of Wills
  • Will Contests
  • Probate Litigation
  • Guardianship Petitions
  • Conservatorship Petitions
  • Estate Administration
  • Trust Administration
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Transfers of Closely Held Businesses
Employment
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Discrimination
  • Sexual Harassment
  • MA Leave Laws
Real Estate
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Residential Real Estate
  • Land Acquisition Agreements
  • Construction Agreements
  • Lease Negotiation & Drafting
  • Land‑Use Planning
  • Property Tax Consulting
  • Buying, Selling & Refinancing Homes

Fees

  • Accepts Credit Cards

Office locations for Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, P.C.

Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, P.C. - Springfield

1414 Main St #1900, Springfield, MA 01144

Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, P.C. - Northampton

60 State St, Northampton, MA 01060