Shaw & Murphy, PLLC is a distinguished general practice law firm serving Ithaca, Cortland, and surrounding New York communities with nearly 50 years of experience. Specializing in a wide array of legal disciplines, the firm stands out for its holistic approach, recognizing how different areas of law intersect in clients’ personal and professional lives.
The firm’s attorneys are dedicated to providing high-caliber, personalized legal services through careful listening and practical, comprehensive solutions. They serve a diverse clientele including individuals, families, students, businesses, and nonprofit organizations, leveraging decades of experience to navigate complex legal challenges with assertiveness and clarity.
Services Offered
- Family Law (Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Relocation, Adoption, Separation Agreements, Divorce, Spousal Maintenance)
- Estate Planning (Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxy/Living Wills, Trusts, Estate Administration/Probate, Standby Letters of Guardianship)
- Real Estate Law (Residential and Commercial Real Estate, Buying/Selling, Leases, Evictions, Foreclosures, Zoning/Code Compliance, Boundary Line Issues, Tax Assessments)
- Business Law (Business Formation including B Corporations, S Corporations, LLCs, PLLCs, Not-for-Profits, Buying/Selling Businesses, Mergers, Dissolutions, Employment Law, Commercial Law)
- Criminal Defense (DWI, Traffic Charges, Violations, Misdemeanors, Sexual Harassment)
- Title IX, College Discipline, and Student Misconduct Defense (Student/Staff Code of Conduct Violations, Substance Abuse, Academic Integrity, Assault, Harassment, Fake ID Issues)
- Greek Life & Student Group Support (Risk Management Training, Officer Training, Campus Disciplinary Proceedings, Alumni Group Support, Not-for-Profit Incorporation)
- Litigation (Trial representation in Town, State, and Federal Courts)
- Alternatives to Litigation (Negotiation, Mediation, Collaborative Law, Arbitration)
- Appeals (Appellate court advocacy, college/university disciplinary appeals)
- LGBTQIA+ Family Law and Estate Planning
Serving clients in Ithaca, Cortland, and the broader Finger Lakes region, the firm includes attorneys with backgrounds in economics, appellate clerking, and public service, reinforcing their deep community ties and commitment to practical, effective legal solutions.
