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University of Denver
College of Law, J.D., 1993
Virginia Tech, B.S,
1984
(Business)
Tenth Circuit Court of
Appeals
U.S. District Court,
Colorado Colorado
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General Overview
Peter Murphy specializes in commercial
litigation and the representation of secured creditors,
lessors, asset purchasers, and debtors in complex
litigation, workouts, restructurings, and bankruptcy
proceedings. He has represented companies and
individuals in State and Federal Courts, and
administrative and local government proceedings. In
addition, he has been appointed as a Special Master in
State District Court proceedings.
Areas of Concentration
Bankruptcy and Restructuring
Lender Liability
Creditors' Rights
Fiduciary Litigation
Foreclosure
Commercial
Litigation
Representative
Transactions/Representative Cases
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Sterling Airways v. Precision
Standard – successfully represented trustee in
foreign bankruptcy proceeding for the recovery of
damages in State Court litigation involving
international supply contracts.
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Arizona Shower Doors v. Rice –
achieved judgment for breach of contract claimant in
District Court through trial, and then obtained a
judgment for non-discharge of judgment debt through
trial of Adversary Proceeding in Federal Bankruptcy
Court.
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The Sports Corporation v. Evans
– obtained dismissal of claims in trial court,
successfully defended appeal, and obtained judgment
for award of attorneys’ fees on remand.
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Successfully represented lenders in
the negotiation and resolution of multi-million
dollar construction development projects including
the commencement and management of receiverships,
foreclosures, and related litigation.
Publications
and Presentations
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Denver University Law Review,
Nineteenth Annual Tenth Circuit Survey,
Constitutional Law Survey, 70 D.U. Law Rev. 701
(1993)
Professional and
Community Involvement
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Colorado Bar Association
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Denver Bar Association
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Executive Committee, Hon. William E.
Doyle Inn of Court
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Asian Pacific American Bar
Association
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Colorado Lawyers Committee Project
Homeless Connect
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Frequent lecturer, University of
Denver Sturm College of Law, Internship/Externship
Program
Awards and Recognition
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Pegasus Scholarship, American Inns of
Court Foundation, 1998
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Pro Bono Award, Denver Bar
Association, 1997
Admissions
Related Employment
Education
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University of Denver College of Law,
J.D., 1993
(Law Review; President, Moot Court Board; National
Appellate Moot Court Team; McAllister Memorial
Advocacy Fellowship American Jurisprudence Awards
for Alternative Dispute Resolution and Appellate
Advocacy)
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Virginia Tech, B.S, 1984
(Business)
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