We are a full-service law firm with over 50 years of combined legal expertise in all areas of the law.

We don’t strive to be the biggest law firm in West Michigan, but rather to be a law firm that provides one-on-one personalized service of the highest quality for our business and personal clients.

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.

Bryan D. Reeder is a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a graduate of Wabash College in 2008. Bryan received his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley in 2011. Before joining Plachta, Murphy & Associates, Bryan gained valuable insight and experience as a judicial clerk for Honorable G. Patrick Hillary of the Kent County 17th Judicial Circuit Court. In addition, Bryan interned with the Kent County Office of the Public Defender, focusing his skills on Criminal Litigation.

Divorce, Child Custody and Family Law
Estate Planning–wills and trusts
Guardianships and Conservatorships
Litigation

Bankruptcy
Business and Corporate Law
Caregiver Contracts
Commercial Litigation
Contracts and Employment
Criminal Law
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Elder Law Solutions
Intellectual Property
Limited Liability Companies
Long-Term Care Planning
Personal Injury and Insurance Law
Probate Administration
Professional Collection Solutions
Real Estate Transactions
Social Security / Disability
Starting a Business
Tax Resolution Specialists
Veterans' Affairs