Steven D. Murphy

Steven D. Murphy is a Muncie attorney whose practice includes intellectual property, litigation, education law, mediation, and arbitration. He has spent much of his career as a trial lawyer, representing clients in varied litigation matters. His current work focuses largely on mediation, arbitration, and representation for education and municipal clients. He brings decades of courtroom and dispute resolution experience to matters involving public entities, institutions, businesses, and individuals.

Mr. Murphy earned his B.A. from Wabash College, graduating cum laude. Mr. Murphy earned his J.D. from Duke University School of Law. He was admitted to practice in Indiana in 1976 and remains active in good standing with the Indiana bar. His education and long professional record support a practice built on legal analysis, negotiation, and practical problem solving.

Mr. Murphy has handled civil litigation, education law, alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, and related senior lawyer matters. His background as a trial lawyer helps him evaluate disputes from both advocacy and resolution perspectives. That experience is especially useful in mediation and arbitration, where legal judgment, preparation, and clear communication can help parties move toward workable outcomes.

Steven D. Murphy also serves clients whose matters involve schools, government entities, and municipal concerns. He has been recognized by peer-review and attorney rating organizations, including an AV Preeminent peer rating and selection to Super Lawyers in alternative dispute resolution. Mr. Murphy continues to provide experienced legal guidance in Muncie for clients who need thoughtful representation in complex disputes, institutional matters, and resolution-focused legal proceedings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Attorney, Defur Voran
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Board Member, Youth Opportunity Center Foundation
• Percussionist, East Central Indiana Chamber Orchestra

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Duke University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wabash College
  AB, Cum Laude

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