William J. Murphy (Rhode Island politician)
William J. Murphy | |
|---|---|
| 221st Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
| In office January 7, 2003 – February 11, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | John B. Harwood |
| Succeeded by | Gordon D. Fox |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
| In office January 5, 1993 – January 2011 | |
| Succeeded by | Patricia Morgan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 4, 1963 West Warwick, Rhode Island |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Stacey Lynn |
| Residence | West Warwick, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater | University of Hartford (BA), Franklin Pierce Law Center (JD)[1] |
| Profession | Attorney, Lobbyist[2] |
William J. Murphy (born January 4, 1963) is an American attorney and was a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the 26th District from 1993 to 2011. He served as the 221st Speaker of the House from January 7, 2003 to February 11, 2010, when he handed over the gavel to his majority leader, Gordon D. Fox.
Education
He graduated from the University of Hartford with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Government in 1985 and from the University of New Hampshire School of Law with a Juris Doctor in 1989.[3]
Legal career
He has practiced law in Providence, Rhode Island with his own law firm Murphy & Fay, LLP.
Political career
References
- ^ "Representative William J. Murphy Speaker Of The House Biography". State of Rhode Island General Assembly. State of Rhode Island General Assembly. Archived from the original on 28 August 2009.
- ^ Gregg, Katherine (April 16, 2014). "Former Speaker Murphy representing his embattled successor, Gordon Fox". Providence Journal. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
- ^ Law Firm bio
External links
- Archive of Rhode Island House Representative William J. Murphy Profile
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - William J. Murphy
- Archive of article about his plan to step down as Speaker of the House
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- Members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
- 1963 births
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- University of New Hampshire School of Law alumni
- Politicians from Warwick, Rhode Island
- People from West Warwick, Rhode Island
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