Background
Murphy, Walter Joseph was born on October 3, 1930 in New York City. Son of Walter Joseph and Gertrude Bernadette (McMahon) Murphy.
Murphy, Walter Joseph was born on October 3, 1930 in New York City. Son of Walter Joseph and Gertrude Bernadette (McMahon) Murphy.
AB, U. Notre Dame, 1953; Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, 1956.
Staff attorney, National Association Broadcasters, Washington, 1956-1958; from associate to partner, Welch, Daily, Welch, Washington, 1958-1974; partner, Welch Murphy Welch, Washington, 1974-1989; partner, Carr, Goodson & Lee, Washington, since 1989.
Alternate chairman Mental Health Commission District of Columbia, since 1970. Director class 1949 scholarship fund Gonzaga High School, Washington, 1992. Fellow American College Trial Lawyers, International Society Barristers, American Bar Foundation.
Member Counsellors (president 1978), Barristers, Columbia Country Club.
Married Joan Patricia Welch, June 28, 1958. Children: Kevin, Christopher, Brendan, Colin.