Timothy Murphy

Living and traveling extensively throughout Asia, Europe and Latin America in the 1980's, Tim worked in such diverse environments as restaurants, tourist sites, cruise ships, archaeological sites, demolition crews, merchant vessels, and as a professional musician. He eventually returned to the United States to earn his undergraduate degree in history and Asian studies and a certificate in Chinese language and literature. He then turned his attention to the law, earning the degree of Juris Doctor, as well completing classes in finance and accounting in the business school along the way. As one of three managing attorneys at a boutique litigation firm in Chicago, Tim compiled an impressive trial record, as well as several key appellate level decisions. In private practice he has handled cases in a variety of substantive areas, as well as two cases garnering national headlines. As a lawyer, writer and consultant to various industries, Tim offers his clients the knowledge base that comes with education and experience, the expatriate's broad and open-minded view of the world, and the litigator's eye for finding innovative, effective solutions to a wide range of challenges. When not at work, Tim enjoys camping, fishing, playing Irish traditional fiddle music and classical violin, scuba diving and bicycling. He is currently working on a book on doing business in China and another on genealogy and family history, and writes regularly for various blogs and websites. Tim lives in Chicago, Illinois with his wife and five children.