Outside General Counsel for Growth-Minded Founders Navigating Complexity
Delaware - Pennsylvania - New York
P.S. Murphy Ltd. provides corporate, regulatory, and general counsel services to entrepreneurs and private businesses in emerging, regulated, and cross-border markets.
Make Sharp, Strategic Moves That Stand The Test of Time
We work with growth-minded founders who expect more than technical answers. They want a lawyer who sees the whole board: someone who thinks like an owner, weighs risk against momentum, and aligns legal decisions with long-term goals.
That’s what P.S. Murphy Ltd. is here for. We don’t just solve problems. We help you build a business that gains from pressure, adapts to uncertainty, and is positioned to thrive when others flinch.
General counsel for private companies across the Northeast. Licensed in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New York.
“Peter’s knowledge and trusted working relationships with state regulators were invaluable in helping us launch as the first adult-use cultivator in the state. He understood our business goals and the stakes involved, balancing compliance with practical solutions to get us operational as quickly as possible. His grasp of the unique challenges and nuances of the cannabis industry gave us confidence at every step.”
– Urvesh Patel, Founder and CEO, First State Gardens
The Next Best Thing to In-House Counsel
Our lean model was built for ambitious founders who need a trusted legal partner — someone who moves with them as they scale, not behind them.
Big firm judgement with personal “in the room” support
You need counsel with the judgment and precision that only comes from years inside major firms.
But you also need access — someone who’s actually at the table when key decisions are made, not just looped in after the fact.
P.S. Murphy Ltd. fills this gap. We take on a limited number of clients so we can work closely, move quickly, and deliver advice that actually fits the moment you’re in.
Deep industry fluency in regulated markets
When risk and regulation shape your market, you need legal counsel who speak the language of compliance — and strategy.
We bring real-world experience navigating complex state and federal frameworks across sectors like cannabis, hemp, and cross-border trade.
That means fewer surprises, smarter positioning, and legal advice that moves with your business, not against it.
Outside General Counsel Services
We believe lasting companies are built when legal strategy is integrated, rather than treated as an afterthought. We act as your legal right hand, supporting decisions across the following areas:
“I built American Fiber Company with Pete Murphy as our Chief Legal Officer, and he was in the trenches with me every step of the way — winning licenses, raising capital, writing legislation, and leading complex M&A and asset deals. We even helped build an international cannabis business together. Pete knows the law, he knows business, but he also knows the bottom line.”
– James Brobyn, Founder and CEO, American Fiber Company
Peter S. Murphy
Founder, P.S. Murphy Ltd.
Most founders building enduring companies don’t have someone in the room they trust to ask: “What now, lawyer?”
Because that level of access and partnership-style legal expertise has traditionally been out of reach for small to mid-sized businesses.
I left Big Law to change that.
As your outsourced general counsel, I bring not only deep legal expertise, but an entrepreneurial mindset. I don’t just tell you what the law says; I help you decide what to do about it.
When you become a client of P.S. Murphy Ltd., this access is personal. You will always work directly with me — not a junior associate, and not through layers of bureaucracy.
Trusted Across The Northeast
Licensed in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New York, P.S. Murphy Ltd. serves founders and operators throughout the region.
We meet you where it makes sense, whether that’s in our Delaware office, over Zoom, or at your own headquarters. This relationship is personal and built for the long-term.