Murphy, Murphy & McCalman, P.C.
5 East Court Square
Andalusia, Alabama 36420
(334)222-3333 /  

Virginia ‘Ginny’ is a 2006 graduate of Jones School of Law. She also has a BS in Biomedical Sciences from Auburn University. Ginny is a staff attorney with Murphy, Murphy & McCalman, P.C. and practices in the areas of Real Estate and Probate.

Ginny is a recipient of the Justice Scholarship for Jones School of Law. She is a member of the Andalusia Junior Women’s Club, a youth girl’s Bible study leader at First United Methodist Church in Andalusia, on the board of directors for the Andalusia Ballet Association, and the president of Auburn Club of LA.

The person who recommended Ginny said, “I have personally and professionally known Ginny for the past fifteen years. As a family friend and wife of her wonderful pediatrician, I have watched Ginny mature into a very successful young woman and excellent attorney. Living in a small, yet vital south Alabama community, professionals work side by side with many less ‘fortunate’ people. Ginny works with ease and compassion, taking these opportunities to help people make better decisions and thus bettering their lives. Ginny often speaks to area high school students encouraging them to focus on the importance of striving for higher education. She was instrumental in creating a college scholarship in memory of her sister, Ashley. Many area students are very capable, but would be ‘first family member’ to attend college. I have worked closely with Ginny for the past four years on our area Auburn Alumni Association. As the current president, Ginny has worked tirelessly, organizing fund raisers and rallying area alums; creating scholarship money for Covington County students to attend Auburn University. Her devotion and leadership has created one of Auburn University’s most successful alumni groups. On a more personal note…I have watched Ginny become a great wife and wonderful mother to her two precious sons. She has amazingly and successfully balanced her practice of law and her family life. Although this is a challenge for everyone, Ginny’s excellent organizational skills and devotion to this most important part of her life, has made her a success in this too. As a previous member of the Alabama Ethics Commission, I value the importance of ethical behavior in every aspect of leadership, business and community. I am proud to see that the Alabama State Bar is also continuing to strive for ethical excellence by creating this Leadership Forum.”

In her own words, Ginny says, “We are all leaders in some capacity. No matter our chosen path, we have all been a leader at some point. I strive to be an effective leader that serves my family, my peers, my community and my profession. I pray that my life is molded by biblical virtues such as perseverance, humility, faithfulness and respect. I also believe that even the most skilled leaders sustain their ability to lead through diligent practice and by having a constant willingness to learn from others. I am the oldest of three children; all girls. Also, I now have two children of my own; boys. For the past 27 years, someone has been watching every move I make. Good or bad, my actions have set a standard for my sisters and my children. I want my example to instill in them the desire to serve. I hope that I can teach them to serve with humility, gratitude and respect. I want to be a leader that makes a worthy contribution to my profession, my community and most importantly to my family. On September 23, 2002, my sister, Ashley Elizabeth Williams, passed away. Since her death, I have felt an even greater obligation to be the best role model I know how to be for my youngest sister, Kathryn. I feel that I have a duty to be the example that Ashley would be to Kathryn too. I want Kathryn to learn what it takes to be a leader with good character and virtues; that lesson starts with her big sister. The Girl Scouts of America conducted a research project that found the ‘greatest barrier to leadership in girls is self perception.’ Young women need support from a healthy environment in order to feel comfortable in leadership roles. ‘Girls identify with immediate family members.’ I know this statement is true for me. Every day I find myself doing or saying something that is identical to things my mother has said or done. My mother of course is the first leader I ever had. My mother has nurtured and moved me into the woman that I am today. Her example and guidance influences the everyday decisions I make. I have also had the opportunity to be guided by other women role models in my life. Not only are they all mothers; each of them have worked outside of the home. They have all been influential in their community. I have gleaned so much from their examples in my 31 years. I have learned that effective leaders should guide with empathy and sensitivity. I have learned that you should give back to the ‘village’ that raised you and serve with grace and humility. I hope that my choice to be a working mom will be one that my boys respect as they grow into men. One of my contributions to my practice and to my office is my ability to multitask. As a mother, you learn quickly to do several things at once. Multitasking is a must in the legal profession. I hope that my contributions to the legal profession are many and that they continue throughout my career. I practice primarily in real estate and probate law. I do my own title exams and close purchase and refinance transactions. I help clients probate estates and I also appear in Probate Judge Ben Bowden’s Court as guardian ad litem on Mental Commitment and Guardian/Conservatorship cases. Real Estate is a meticulous practice. You cannot be too careful. There are so many pieces that have to come together for a real estate transaction to close. The system by which our practice operates has been developed through the many years of experience of Mark Murphy and Patrick McCalman. Our firm is well respected in our community and surrounding communities. That respect was not established overnight. It is a respect that began many years ago with Mark’s father and grandfather. I endeavor each day to continue growth in our practice both by following their example and by adapting to the changes that are inevitable in our profession. I hope that my ability to recognize when change is needed and the ability to adapt to change is a contribution to our practice. As we all know, the economy is suffering. Real Estate is suffering immensely. Our practice has changed significantly over the short five years that I have been practicing law. I want to be an effective leader so that I can adapt my personal practice, Murphy, Murphy & McCalman, P.C., and the legal profession to the inevitable changes in an efficient and positive way. The main street title attorney is evolving. I need to glean all that I am able from leaders in the legal profession in order to be a leader in my practice. I hope to lead by example and set a standard that promotes high ethical regard for the legal profession. I strive to be an effective leader, however, I often feel intimidated by older, more experienced attorneys. I hope that participation in the Alabama State Bar Leadership Forum can provide me with the training and encouragement I need to be an effective leader. I believe that participation in the 2012 Leadership Forum with the Alabama State Bar will allow me to begin my journey as a leader in the Alabama State Bar.”