Liam N. Murphy, Tax Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
Over 10 years of legal practice
Boston, MA
Practicing tax in Boston since 2016.
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Liam N. Murphy is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Tax. Liam has over 10 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Boston, MASSACHUSETTS
- Experience
- over 10 years
- Known for
- Tax
- Handles Tax matters from Boston, MASSACHUSETTS.
- Over 10 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026).
About Liam N. Murphy: Liam N. Murphy is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Tax. Liam has over 10 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Liam's practice areas in Boston
Liam concentrates on tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Liam handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Tax cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Liam takes tax matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Liam agrees to represent you.
Biography
Liam N. Murphy, tax attorney serving Boston
Liam N. Murphy is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Tax. Liam has over 10 years of legal experience. Liam works from Boston, Massachusetts and takes on tax matters across the region.
Liam Murphy is a tax partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Liam advises public companies and private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on the tax aspects of complex domestic and cross-border business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, spin-offs, restructurings, public offerings and other financings.
Prior to joining Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Liam Murphy was an associate in Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz’s Tax Department where he focuses on the tax aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, spinoffs and financial instruments. Liam Murphy was also an associate in Weil, Gotshall & Manges LLP's Tax Department.
Liam Murphy received a B.A. in Accounting from Michigan State University and received his M.A. in Accounting from the University of Michigan. Liam Murphy received his J.D. from Columbia Law School, where he was a James Kent Scholar and a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, and received an LL.M. in taxation from New York University School of Law.
How Liam handles tax matters
Liam Murphy is a tax partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Liam advises public companies and private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on the tax aspects of complex domestic and cross-border business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, spin-offs, restructurings, public offerings and other financings. Prior to joining Kirkland &…
The kind of cases Liam takes
Liam reviews new inquiries case-by-case for tax matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Liam studied and practices
New York University
LL.M. Taxation
Columbia University
J.D. · 2015
Michigan State University
B.A.
University of Michigan
M.A.
Jurisdictions
Liam's state bar admissions
New York
2016 · ACTIVE
Liam studied at LL.M. Taxation in New York University, J.D. in Columbia University, and B.A. in Michigan State University.
Law school and academic background
Liam completed LL.M. Taxation in New York University, J.D. in Columbia University, B.A. in Michigan State University, and M.A. in University of Michigan. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Liam runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Liam's legal honors and published work
Liam has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026).
Locations
Liam N. Murphy's office in Boston
Liam's primary office is at 200 Clarendon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Liam N. Murphy — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new tax attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Liam usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Liam charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Liam's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Liam will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a tax attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
A short list to run through before you commit: How many tax matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Liam
Liam discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in tax practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every tax matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Liam confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Liam's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many tax practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Liam N. Murphy
How much does it cost to hire Liam for a tax case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Liam walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Liam offer a free consultation?
Liam charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Liam's office. Some tax attorneys offer free consults — check Liam's current terms during booking.
How long do tax cases in Massachusetts typically take?
Simple tax matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Liam gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Liam take my case if I'm outside Boston?
Liam is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Liam will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Liam?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Liam will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Liam accepting new tax clients right now?
Liam's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Tax attorneys serving Boston, Cambridge and Worcester in Massachusetts
Liam handles tax matters throughout Massachusetts. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified tax attorneys in that community.
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