Background
Murphy, Gavin Palmer was born on May 26, 1926 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Vincent Bernard and Margaret (Palmer) Murphy.
Murphy, Gavin Palmer was born on May 26, 1926 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Vincent Bernard and Margaret (Palmer) Murphy.
AB, Tufts College, 1949; Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1954.
Associate, Dewey, Ballantine, Bushby, Palmer & Wood, New York City, 1954-1961; international counsel, Standard Brands, New York City, 1961-1972; associate general counsel, J.P. Stevens & Company, Inc., New York City, since 1972. Adjunct Professor New York University, Yeshiva U.
Vice president, general counsel Alcoholism Council Greater New York, since 1980, History Records New York County Clerk, Incorporated, New York York City, since 1985. Member American Bar Association (vice chairman Corporate Counsel committee since 1985), American Arbitration Association, Lawyers' Association Textile Industry (president New York City 1980-1983), American Textile Manufacturers Institute (past chairman legal committee), Harvard Club, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Margaretha Sallfors, January 6, 1968. L child, Palmer Wellington.