Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Real Estate and Estate Planning
At Harris & Murphy, we prioritize client satisfaction as the cornerstone of our legal practice. With over three decades of combined experience, our founding attorneys Frederic C. Harris and Patrick J. Murphy have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal services in real estate, estate planning, and lender representation. Our firm serves clients across Massachusetts, from Northern MA to Cape Cod, offering personalized solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. We provide free initial consultations and accept walk-ins, ensuring accessibility for all. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our deep local roots, with offices in Lexington, Melrose, and South Dennis. We specialize in guiding clients through complex real estate transactions, creating comprehensive estate plans, and protecting the interests of lenders and realtors.Our attorneys, admitted to state and federal courts, bring extensive expertise in title searches, contract negotiations, and trust management. By combining legal proficiency with a client-centric approach, we strive to exceed expectations in every case. Our evening and weekend closing options accommodate busy schedules, while our community involvement underscores our dedication to local growth. For reliable legal counsel that prioritizes your interests, Harris & Murphy remains your trusted partner in navigating legal challenges.
Services
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Lender Representation
Realtor Services
Wills & Trusts
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer free initial consultations and accept walk-ins for immediate legal guidance.
- Our attorneys have over 35 years of combined experience in Massachusetts courts.
- We provide evening and weekend closings to accommodate client schedules.
- Our local offices serve communities from Boston to Cape Cod directly.
- Founding partners maintain active roles in community and civic affairs.
Services
Real Estate Law
Our real estate law services protect clients during property purchases, sales, and refinancing. We handle title searches, contract negotiations, and closings for residential transactions. Attorneys represent buyers, sellers, and lenders across Massachusetts with professional legal counsel.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and healthcare proxies. Our attorneys help clients structure guardianships, durable powers of attorney, and living wills. Services ensure financial and healthcare needs are met through comprehensive legal documentation.
Lender Representation
We protect lenders through title quotes, net sheets, and pre-HUD reviews during residential transactions. Our services include professional representation for loan documentation and condominium document analysis. Evening and weekend closings available at client locations.
Realtor Services
We provide realtors with legal protection for real estate transactions. Services include title quote preparation, purchase agreement reviews, and closing representation. Evening and weekend availability ensures support during critical transaction phases.
Wills & Trusts
Our will and trust creation services manage inheritance distribution and asset protection. Attorneys handle trust administration, will contest resolution, and guardianship establishment. Documents ensure client intentions are legally enforceable for future healthcare and financial decisions.
People
Frederic C. Harris
Founding Attorney
Attorney Frederic C. Harris, practicing since 1986, specializes in real estate and probate law. A Boston College and New England Law graduate, he actively participates in local civic affairs and community development initiatives.
Patrick J. Murphy IV
Founding Attorney
Attorney Patrick J. Murphy focuses on real estate law with experience since 2002. A Boston-area native and Suffolk University Law School graduate, he represents buyers, sellers, and lenders in property transactions across Massachusetts.
Questions
What legal services do you specialize in?
We specialize in real estate law, estate planning, wills/trusts, and legal representation for lenders and realtors across Massachusetts.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations and accept walk-ins at our Lexington office.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients from Northern Massachusetts to Cape Cod, including Worcester, Boston, and Melrose.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Yes, we offer evening and weekend closings to accommodate client schedules.
How experienced are your attorneys?
Our founding attorneys have over 35 combined years of experience in Massachusetts state and federal courts.
Reviews (6)
Melissa Witkowski
Dec 14, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Patrick was incredibly professional, efficient, knowledgeable and easy to work with. He made sure we were always up to speed with where we were in the process and made our journey as first-time home buyers very enjoyable. I would never consider working with a different real estate attorney.
Patrick was incredibly professional, efficient, knowledgeable and easy to work with. He made sure we were always up to speed with where we were in the process and made our journey as first-time home buyers very enjoyable. I would never consider working with a different real estate attorney.
Frank Patterson
Oct 13, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
My wife and I used Harris & Murphy LLP to represent us in selling our old home and purchasing our new home. We cannot say enough about how well we were treated from Patrick, Katrina, Jessica and the rest of the team. They made both experiences as easy and painless as possible. A seamless operation from start to finish!
My wife and I used Harris & Murphy LLP to represent us in selling our old home and purchasing our new home. We cannot say enough about how well we were treated from Patrick, Katrina, Jessica and the rest of the team. They made both experiences as easy and painless as possible. A seamless operation from start to finish!
Elaine Arruda
Jul 31, 2021
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We have worked with Harris and Murphy on numerous occasions including property buying, selling, and refinancing. The staff is very responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. Patrick recently stayed on the phone with us until 10pm one evening to answer all of our questions on a P&S document. He has helped us on many challenging issues with sellers and the results were always in our favor. We highly recommend this firm and will continue to work with them in the future.
Mark Randall
Jul 28, 2021
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We bought a home and the process was less than desirable throughout. With the huge exception of being represented by Harris and Murphy, LLP
Patrick represented our family during the closing of our home and the sellers removed an item that was not supposed to be removed, Patrick fought for us to be compensated to our full satisfaction and it meant the world to our family especially during a rough process,
We are now using HARRIS & MURPHY LLP to Represent us during the selling of our other home in which we have owned for many years, We have full confidence they we will
We bought a home and the process was less than desirable throughout. With the huge exception of being represented by Harris and Murphy, LLP
Patrick represented our family during the closing of our home and the sellers removed an item that was not supposed to be removed, Patrick fought for us to be compensated to our full satisfaction and it meant the world to our family especially during a rough process,
We are now using HARRIS & MURPHY LLP to Represent us during the selling of our other home in which we have owned for many years, We have full confidence they we will
Dimitry Anselme
May 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
While home buying is usually a confusing and stressful process Harris & Murphy made it so much more calmer, clear and friendly process. Everyone was so helpful, incredibly responsive ( responding to emails at 11pm!!!) The closing went by fast and all of it explained and clear and easy to understand language. What a pleasure!!
While home buying is usually a confusing and stressful process Harris & Murphy made it so much more calmer, clear and friendly process. Everyone was so helpful, incredibly responsive ( responding to emails at 11pm!!!) The closing went by fast and all of it explained and clear and easy to understand language. What a pleasure!!
Stacy Scofield
Apr 18, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
The journey to home ownership truly takes a village, and we so appreciated having support and guidance from the Harris & Murphy team throughout. They were communicative and courteous, and made this process much less intimidating for two first-time buyers. Would highly recommend!
The journey to home ownership truly takes a village, and we so appreciated having support and guidance from the Harris & Murphy team throughout. They were communicative and courteous, and made this process much less intimidating for two first-time buyers. Would highly recommend!
