Murray B. Wells
Murray B. Wells is known for his aggressive courtroom presence and substantial litigation experience.
Murray defines his practice simply as a trial lawyer of the people. He has dedicated his remarkable career to the representation of individuals and declines representation of corporations and insurance companies. Murray has been a founding partner of Wells & Associates and its predecessor firms since 2002.
Murray has become the preferred attorney in the region for representing high profile musicians and professional athletes in all ranges of litigated matters.
Murray’s cases, particularly in the area of civil rights (§1983) and wrongful death, are regularly featured in local and national media. He also regularly appears in the media as an “expert,” commenting on current legal issues.
Murray is also an established criminal defense attorney, boasting an incredible successful verdict rate in defending clients charged with 1st degree Murder. Murray is further accomplished in Federal Criminal Defense where he has been a member of the CJA panel for well over a decade.
Murray has successfully obtained countless millions of dollars in awards or settlements for his clients and has tried cases to juries in numerous states.
Murray likes to trek, explore and climb mountains around the globe.
Education
- BFA, Westminster College, 1992.
- J.D. University of Arkansas, 1999
- President of the Student Bar Association
- Finalist, National Criminal Procedure Moot Court.
- Best Overall Oralist, Moot Court Competition, University of Arkansas
- National Traveling Trial Advocacy Team
- National Traveling Moot Court Team
Murray B. Wells has built Law Firm of highly skilled attorneys that specialize in vast areas of legal practice. To learn more, go to: www.thewellsfirm.com
Cases in the News
Nearly 10 years of downtown Memphis parking tickets might be invalid
“Nearly a decade’s worth of parking tickets issued in downtown Memphis might be invalid after a court’s ruling.”
Andrew Ellis / WREG.com / Nextstar Broadcasting, Inc. | 8/3/2020
Family of man killed by Southaven police in mistaken identity case fighting for answers
“Three years have gone by, and the family of Ismael Lopez is still waiting for justice.” (Read More)
Eryn Taylor | Shay Arthur / WREG.com / Nextstar Broadcasting, Inc. | 7/27/2020
City says man killed by police in case of mistaken identity had no constitutional rights because he wasn’t a citizen
“An attorney for a city in Mississippi said in court documents a man who was shot by police in a case of mistaken identity has no Fourth or 14th Amendment protections because he was not a US citizen.” (Read More)
Ralph Ellis and Amir Vera, CNN | 9/30/2019
City argues Constitution doesn’t protect undocumented immigrant killed by police
“Police in Southaven, Mississippi, killed Ismael Lopez, an undocumented man, in 2017 after going to the wrong address.” (Read More)
Dominique Mosbergen / HuffPost | 9/30/2019
After police shot the wrong man, city’s lawyer argues man didn’t have constitutional rights because he was undocumented
“Undocumented man killed by police had no constitutional rights, city claims” (Read More)
Meghan Keneally / ABC News | 9/30/2019
Mississippi police officers fatally shot a man in a wrong-door raid. The city says he had no constitutional rights because he was an undocumented immigrant.
“Two years ago, police officers arrived at a Mississippi home in the middle of the night to execute a warrant. But they knocked on the wrong person’s door, a commotion ensued, and they shot the homeowner in the back of the head, state investigators said. (Read More)
Michelle Mark / Insider.com | 9/29/2019
MS City: Man Killed In Police Mix-Up Had No Constitutional Rights; Was Illegal Immigrant
‘The Story With Martha MacCallum’ / FOX News Network, LLC | 10/3/2019
Mississippi lawyer argues man killed by police due to mistaken identity had ‘no rights’ because he wasn’t a citizen
“An attorney representing a city in Mississippi has filed court documents arguing that an innocent a man shot by police due to a case of mistaken identity, should not be afforded any 4th or 14th Amendment protections due to the fact that he was not a US citizen at the time of the incident.” (Read More)
Blue Telusma / TheGrio.com | 9/30/2019
City says man killed by police in case of mistaken identity had no constitutional rights because he wasn’t a citizen
“An attorney for a city in Mississippi said in court documents a man who was shot by police in a case of mistaken identity has no Fourth or 14th Amendment protections because he was not a US citizen.” (Read More)
Ralph Ellis and Amir Vera, CNN | 9/30/2019
City argues Constitution doesn’t protect undocumented immigrant killed by police
“Police in Southaven, Mississippi, killed Ismael Lopez, an undocumented man, in 2017 after going to the wrong address.” (Read More)
Dominique Mosbergen / HuffPost | 9/30/2019
After police shot the wrong man, city’s lawyer argues man didn’t have constitutional rights because he was undocumented
“Undocumented man killed by police had no constitutional rights, city claims” (Read More)
Meghan Keneally / ABC News | 9/30/2019
Mississippi police officers fatally shot a man in a wrong-door raid. The city says he had no constitutional rights because he was an undocumented immigrant.
“Two years ago, police officers arrived at a Mississippi home in the middle of the night to execute a warrant. But they knocked on the wrong person’s door, a commotion ensued, and they shot the homeowner in the back of the head, state investigators said. (Read More)
Michelle Mark / Insider.com | 9/29/2019
La policía baleó a un migrante al acudir a la casa equivocada. Ahora le niegan una indemnización a su pareja
“ “La policía llegó buscando a otra persona por una agresión doméstica, pero se equivocó de casa e Ismael López resultó muerto. Ahora la ciudad de Southaven argumenta que por estar indocumentado, igual que su esposa, sus derechos no están amparados en la Constitución de Estados Unidos.” (Read More)
Univision | 9/27/2019
La policía baleó a un migrante al acudir a la casa equivocada. Ahora le niegan una indemnización a su pareja
“Hace dos años la policía acudió a un parque de casas móviles en Southaven, Mississippi, respondiendo a una llamada por violencia doméstica, y provocó una tragedia peor que la intentaba evitar: mató a un hombre que no provocó la llamada, Ismael López, de un tiro en la nuca” (Read More)
Ivette Leyva / Telemundo | 9/27/2019
Southaven Mississippi afirma que Ismael López no tenía derechos civiles ni constitucionales por ser indocumentado
“Los abogados de la viuda de Ismael López asesinado a tiros por la policía de Southaven Mississippi respondieron a través de una conferencia de prensa ante las declaraciones de la ciudad.” (Read More)
Manuel Duran / MemphisNoticias.com | 9/27/2019
Family Plans to Sue Southaven over Police Killing
“The attorney for the family of Ismael Lopez has released a report by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.” (Read More)
DeltaDailyNews.com / VIRTUAL NEWSMAN NETWORK & DELTA RADIO NETWORK/.com | 9/27/2019
An undocumented man was killed when cops went to the wrong home. The city claims he had no constitutional rights.
“The attorneys for Ismael Lopez’s family are calling out the City of Southaven’s defense in the case.” (Read More)
Antonia Noori Farzan / The Washington Post | 9/27/2019
Mississippi Cops Fatally Shot an Undocumented Man They Mistook for a Domestic Violence Suspect
“Now, the city is trying to avoid a lawsuit by arguing he doesn’t have any constitutional rights.” (Read More)
Emma Ockerman / Vice News | 9/27/2019
Attorneys Contest Legal Filing on Man Killed at Wrong Home
“Lawyers for a Mississippi city where a man living in the country illegally was shot and killed in 2017 by officers who went to the wrong address say the man lacked constitutional rights.” (Read More)
U.S. News / Associated Press, Wire Service Content | 9/26/2019
Southaven argues Constitution doesn’t protect unauthorized immigrant killed by police
“In a civil lawsuit over the fatal shooting of Ismael Lopez by police, an attorney for the city of Southaven argued Lopez lacks constitutional rights because of his prior criminal record and unauthorized immigration status – an argument that lawyers for the Lopez family reject as “insane.”” (Read More)
Daniel Connolly / Memphis Commercial Appeal | 9/26/2019
Attorneys for man killed by police blast ‘ludicrous’ stance made by Southaven
“The family of Ismael Lopez has filed a $20-million wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Southaven, the chief of Southaven Police, and the officers involved in Lopez’s death.” (Read More)
2019 WMCTVActionNews5.com | 9/26/2019
Family of man killed by Southaven Police says city claims he had no civil, constitutional rights
“Attorneys for the widow of the man shot dead by Southaven Police in 2017 when they mistakenly went to the wrong house are slamming the city.” (Read More)
Shay Arthur / WREG.com / Nextstar Broadcasting, Inc. | 9/26/2019
New call for justice from family of Ismael Lopez after Southaven Police went to wrong house and shot and killed him in 2017
WATN / Localmemphis.com / TEGNA Inc. | 9/26/2019
‘I’m finna go turn up’: BlocBoy JB released from jail, performs at BSMF hours later
“Memphis rap star BlockBoy JB performed at Beale Street Music Festival Friday night, despite being arrested that morning on several criminal charges. He was released from jail around 4:45 p.m. Friday.” Read Full Story
2019 Cox Media Group | 5/04/2019
Memphis Rapper BlocBoy JB Arrested Again on Gun, Drug Charges
“Memphis rapper BlocBoy JB (real boy James Baker) was arrested on gun and drug charges for the second time in three months, Memphis, Tennessee Fox affiliate WHBQ reports.” Read Full Story
Jon Blistein / 2019 Rolling Stone, LLC | 5/03/2019
Group of veterans taking legal action against company that issued ‘defective’ ear plugs to soldiers
A group of veterans who now suffer from hearing loss and other hearing disabilities are working to take legal action against the company that made defective ear plugs they used in battle. Read Full Story
Jeremy Pierre / FOX 13 / Cox Media Group | 4/30/2019
Southaven doctor indicted on sexual battery charges
A Desoto County grand jury has indicted a Southaven doctor on numerous charges of sexually assaulting patients. Read Full Story
Eryn Taylor / WREG News Channel 3 | 4/4/2019
Attorneys: More victims to come forward against gynecologist accused of sexual assault
A press conference was held Wednesday regarding a Mid-South obstetrician-gynecologist accused of sexually assaulting his patients. Read Full Story
WMC Action News 5 | 4/3/2019
Local I-Team: Lawsuit Filed Over Blue Suede Brigade In Downtown Memphis
A federal class action lawsuit claims parking tickets written in downtown Memphis by the “Blue Suede Brigade” are illegal. Read Full Story
Jeni Diprizio / Localmemphis.com / Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. | 3/28/19
Rapper BlocBoy JB released on bond
James Baker, also known as BlocBoy JB, posted a $50,000 bond Thursday. Read Full Story
WMC Action News 5 | 2/28/19