Brian Murphy named president of Dinse Knapp

Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew announced today that Brian Murphy has been elected as its President and Managing Partner to succeed Spencer Knapp, who stepped down after serving in that position since 1993. Knapp will remain as counsel to the firm, while serving as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Fletcher Allen Health Care. He said, "The firm is fortunate to have many outstanding leaders and the unanimous selection of Brian as our new chief executive officer is a superb choice. His leadership skills are excellent, his background in business is a valuable asset, and his vision for the firm's future is very exciting."
Murphy is a corporate and tax attorney whose practice concentrates in counseling closely-held businesses and their owners, and non-profit organizations. Prior to joining the firm in 1999, Mr. Murphy was a partner in the Wilmington, Delaware law firm of Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP, a nationally recognized firm in corporate takeover disputes and large Chapter 11 bankruptcies. Prior to practicing law in Delaware, Mr. Murphy practiced for six years as a certified public accountant with the Boston Office of Ernst & Young, LLP.
Murphy said, "The firm is on a great trajectory. During his 17 years at the helm Spencer assembled a very talented group of professionals. The partners at Dinse have close and strong relationships that translate into a high level of service to our clients. I'm thrilled to work with everyone at Dinse to continue raising that level." He took office April 11.
Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew, P.C., with offices in Burlington, Vermont and Plattsburgh, New York, is one of the oldest and largest law firms serving Vermont and the Adirondack Region of upstate New York. The firm was founded in 1917 by Warren R. Austin, a pre-eminent trial lawyer who later became a United States Senator and the first U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. For over 90 years, the firm has served its clients in important cases, transactions and legal developments.
Source: Dinse Knapp McAndrew. 4.26.2010