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Reid D. Murtaugh

Of Counsel
765-428-7071

Reid is an established estate planning, business, and real estate attorney who recently joined Stuart & Branigin.  Reid founded his own law firm, Murtaugh Law, in 2015 and operated as a solo practitioner until he transitioned his entire practice to the firm. Murtaugh Law had a google review rating of 4.8 stars. In his 15th year of practicing law, Reid is highly experienced and in the prime of his career.  Reid is positioned to be your trusted advisor for many years to come.

Reid provides outsourced general counsel for day-to-day business legal matters and handles entity formations, ownership transfers, and succession planning. He also serves the personal legal needs of area individuals and families by creating will and trust plans that include all the documents that parents need to properly protect their children, pets, and property.

By focusing on what really matters – building strong relationships & encouraging savvy, informed legal decisions – Reid is making a name for himself as a trusted estate planning attorney and business attorney among area families and business owners alike.

A long-time resident of the Lafayette area and graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School, Reid is highly involved in the community. He is a board member of the YMCA Foundation of Greater Lafayette and is a former board president of the Lyn Treece Boys & Girls Club. Reid has also served as the Town Attorney for the Town of Dayton and speaks to community groups on the topics of estate planning and business ownership.

In his downtime, Reid enjoys spending time with his girlfriend Lauren, daughter Marlee, son Niles and their two bulldogs and playing golf.

  • DePauw University, B.A. in biochemistry
  • Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D.
  • Indiana
  • U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
  • Tippecanoe Bar Association
  • Indiana State Bar Association
  • Author, “The Power of Connection and Wellness: Building a Foundation for a Successful Career in Law” Ohio Northern University Law Review Volume 48 | Issue 3 | Article | 2021
  • Co-Author, “It is Time to Normalize Mental Health Check-Ups” The Practice Magazine, Center on the Legal Profession Harvard Law School, March/April 2020
  • Author, The Mental Fitness Column, The Indiana Lawyer (2017-2019)
  • Panelist, “Depression and Attorneys: Real Stories & Advice” Indianapolis Bar Association CLE (2023)
  • Panelist, “Thriving with a Mental Health Diagnosis” Nebraska State Bar Association CLE (2022)
  • Presenter, “The Power of Connection and Wellnesss: Managing Mental Health as an Attorney” Quimbee CLE (2022)
  • Presenter, “What I Wish I Had Asked Before My Partner Died” Wabash Area Lifetime Learning Association Class (2022)
  • Presenter, “Addressing Mental Health throughout the Life of a Lawyer” Ohio Northern Law Review Symposium CLE (2021)
  • Presenter¸ “Know the Law; Protect Personal and Business Assets” Greater Lafayette Commerce Business Innovation Series (2019)
  • Guest, Leveraging Latitude Podcast, Fit to Practice Podcast, Lawyers Depression Project Zoomcast
  • Board of Directors, YMCA Foundation of Greater Lafayette
  • Former Board President, Lyn Treece Boys & Girls Club of Tippecanoe County