Miles J. Murphy, III is a shareholder of Plachta, Murphy & Associates, P.C. A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, he graduated from the University of Notre Dame and received his law degree from the University of Detroit. He has been practicing law in Michigan since 1986 in both State and Federal Court. He has litigated cases throughout West Michigan with an emphasis on Business Litigation, Commercial and Business Law, Family Law, Employment Law, and Administrative Law. He his a guest speaker on litigation topics and is a member of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals; U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan; State Bar of Michigan; Grand Rapids Bar Association; Defense Research Institute; and several volunteer organizations through The Dwelling Place and Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Miles is also one of West Michigan's first certified Veteran's Association Attorneys.

Education
University of Notre Dame, B.A.
University of Detroit School of Law, J.D.

Bar Admission
Michigan, 1986
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1986
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 1998

Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association
State Bar of Michigan, General Practice and Negligence Law Sections
Grand Rapids Bar Association, Litigation and Library Committees
Defense Research Institute

Additional Affiliations and Achievements
Notre Dame Club of Grand Rapids
Kent County Family and Children’s Coordinating Council
Catholic Lawyers Association
The Dwelling Place