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P. Thomas Murray, Jr.
Tom Murray counsels homeowners associations and community associations on many dimensions of the law.
Tom and the team at Eads Murray & Pugh approach community association legal issues proactively, working closely with boards and property managers to help preserve and enhance property values and foster a stronger sense of community and neighborhood involvement.
Tom started representing condominium and homeowners associations in 1988. Over the years, his law practice quickly evolved into the exclusive representation of community associations. Tom offers clients valuable perspective and practical counsel on day-to-day issues, as well as complex legal questions including:
Additions and changes to covenants and other governing documents.
By-laws, rules, regulations, and important policies.
Covenant enforcement.
Federal and state laws.
Practical advice on “best practices”.
Tom is the first attorney in Indiana inducted as a Fellow into the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). Fewer than 200 attorneys in the United States are part of this prestigious group.
In Tom’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, vacationing, learning about American and British history, Masterpiece Theater on PBS, and Symphony on the Prairie.
Education
Juris Doctorate, Valparaiso University School of Law, 1986
University of Notre Dame Law School, London Center For Summer Legal Studies, 1984
Bachelor of Science in Business, Indiana University at South Bend, 1983
Professional Involvement
Community Associations Institute (CAI)
Member since 1994
Inducted as a Fellow into the College of Community Association Lawyers in 2007
3-time Co-Chair of the national law seminar planning committee
Current member of the national law seminar planning committee
Five-term past President, Central Indiana Chapter of CAI
Former Chair of the Legislative Action Committee for Central Indiana Chapter
Current member of the Legislative Action Committee
Multiple term board member, Central Indiana Chapter of CAI
Frequent speaker at local CAI seminars for board members and community managers
Continuing Legal Education Instructor
“Leasing Restrictions and Fair Housing Issues,” CAI National Law Seminar, 2007
“The Collections Conundrum,” CAI National Law Seminar, 2011
“Managing a Community Association Law Practice”, CAI National Law Seminar 2018, 2019 and 2020
Frequent presenter at continuing legal education courses for Indiana attorneys
Indianapolis and Indiana State Bar Associations
Member since 1986
Judicial Clerk
Served the Honorable Wesley W. Ratliff, Jr., Chief Judge of the Indiana Court of Appeals, 1986-1987
Bar Admissions
Supreme Court of Indiana
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
U.S. Tax Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Civic Activities
Production and Media Team volunteer, Traders Point Christian Church
Former Member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, Ashland University
Trustee Emeritus - Ashland University
Former Chair of the Seminary Advisory Committee for Ashland Theological Seminary
Personal runner for Big Daddy Weave band and crew members
Volunteer for Gleaners Food Bank
– TESTIMONIAL –
“Tom, you did a great job moderating the panel for Central Indiana CAI’s “Ask the Attorney” panel. If you ever get tired of lawyering, you could have a great future in TV!”
– Columbus, Indiana homeowners association Board member