Michael C. Murphy
Elder Law P.C.
Michael C. Murphy
President/Attorney
Mike is a South Bend elder law attorney who has spoken widely on elder law issues to older adults, nursing homes and continuing legal education programs for other lawyers.
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1991 - "Indiana Elder Law"
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1992 - "Planning Opportunities with Living Trusts in Indiana"
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1998 - "Estate Planning for the Professional"
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1998 - "Divorce and Remarriage for the Older Client"
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2003 - "Elder Law Miscellaneous"
He received both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Notre Dame and has practiced law in South Bend since 1979. He is a member of the St. Joseph County and Indiana State Bar Associations, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and the Michiana Estate Planning Council.
Contact: Mike@murphyelderlaw.com
Kevin M. Murphy
Chief Operating Officer/QIT Coordinator/Paralegal
Kevin began working with Mike in 2006. He has extensive experience in and assists clients with estate planning and administration, guardianships, trusts, probate matters, tax preparation and filing, asset preservation planning and Department of Veterans Affairs benefits.
Kevin received a B.S. in finance from Indiana University - South Bend.
Contact: Kevin@murphyelderlaw.com
Melanie J. Downs
Office Manager/Paralegal
Melanie began working with Mike in 2001. Melanie assists clients in implementing their Medicaid plans. Such assistance includes: gathering information, processing the Medicaid application and attending the Medicaid application meeting with the Medicaid caseworker.
In 1990, she received her Paralegal Degree from Indiana University - South Bend.
Contact: Melanie@murphyelderlaw.com
Brian T. Murphy
Paralegal
Brian began working with Mike in 2014. Brian assists clients in implementing their Medicaid plans. Such assistance includes: gathering information, processing the Medicaid application and attending the Medicaid application meeting with the Medicaid caseworker.
Brian received a B.S. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Indiana University - Bloomington. Brian also received a B.S. in Biology from Logan University in Chesterfield, Missouri.
Contact: Brian@murphyelderlaw.com
Dishione Williams
Paralegal
Dishione began working with Mike in 2004. She assists with scheduling appointments, preparing correspondence and various estate planning and meets with clients so they may sign their estate planning documents. Dishione has extensive customer service experience and enjoys helping people.
Contact: Dishione@murphyelderlaw.com
Lisa Filippone
Receptionist/Secretary
Lisa joined the staff of Michael C. Murphy Elder Law PC in 2010. Lisa assists with scheduling appointments, preparing correspondence and various estate planning documents.
Contact: Lisa@murphyelderlaw.com