Sarah E. Murray

At Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC in Westport, Connecticut, Sarah E. Murray focuses her practice on family law, family law mediation, high-value divorce cases and appellate advocacy, with particular emphasis on representing clients navigating high net worth divorces, intricate custody disputes, and the negotiation of pre- and postnuptial agreements.

A consummate professional through and through, Ms. Murray's connection to the legal profession runs deep, rooted in a childhood shaped by weekly conversations with her grandfather, himself an attorney, who cultivated in her a love of debate, inquiry and rigorous argument. Those early lessons in intellectual discipline steered her toward a legal career defined by precision and persistence. 

Ms. Murray's commitment to family law crystallized during law school, when hands-on work with underserved communities revealed how quickly focused legal advocacy could transform a person's circumstances. She began her career at a boutique firm in New Canaan, immersing herself in sophisticated dissolution and custody matters before joining what was then Broder & Orland LLC in 2011.

Over the years, Ms. Murray has garnered significant professional recognition. She has been named "Lawyer of the Year" by The Best Lawyers in America for her appellate work and has been repeatedly honored in the publication's family law and mediation categories. The Connecticut Law Tribune has also recognized her as a New Leader in the Law.

Beyond her client work, Ms. Murray remains actively engaged in the broader legal community, serving as managing editor of the Connecticut Bar Journal and as a long-standing representative in the Connecticut Bar Association's House of Delegates. She holds a law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law and graduated magna cum laude from the College of the Holy Cross. She is licensed to practice law in both Connecticut and New York.