Laura R. Murphy

Laura R. Murphy is an Iowa attorney who helps clients through difficult legal matters with care, responsiveness, and strong advocacy. Her practice focuses on family law, civil litigation, and estate planning. She regularly assists clients with divorce, child custody disputes, and related family law issues. She also works with clients in mediation and other legal matters that require practical guidance. Her goal is to help clients move through stressful situations with confidence while pursuing fair and effective legal outcomes.

Laura earned her J.D. from the University of Tulsa College of Law and her B.S. in Criminology and Sociology from the University of Northern Iowa. Her education gave her a strong foundation in legal analysis, problem-solving, and client advocacy. This training supports her work in family law, estate planning, and civil matters. Her background helps her explain legal issues clearly and guide clients through each stage of the legal process with steady and informed support.

Throughout her career, Laura has represented clients in a wide range of legal matters. She is deeply involved in divorce and child custody cases and is the primary attorney handling marriage dissolution matters in her practice. She also assists clients with guardianships, conservatorships, wills, trusts, and estate planning. In addition, she has experience in civil litigation, business and commercial law, debtor-creditor matters, and real estate law. Her broad practice allows her to meet many different legal needs.

Laura R. Murphy is also a certified mediator and is known for listening carefully, responding quickly, and helping clients feel supported during challenging times. She is admitted to practice in Iowa and before several federal and bankruptcy courts. She remains active in professional and community organizations, including the Iowa State Bar Association and Polk County Bar Association. Her work reflects a strong commitment to client service, community involvement, and practical legal solutions that help clients move forward with greater peace of mind.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Lamberti, Murphy & Strong, P.C.
• Board of Governors Member, Italian American Cultural Center of Iowa
• Member, Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Polk County Bar Association
• Board Member, Uptown Ankeny Association (2022 – 2025)

Licensed State

• Iowa

Education

• University of Tulsa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Northern Iowa
  BS Major in Criminology & Sociology

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