Reid Murtaugh

Lawyer · Advocate

United States

Bipolar II disorderSelf-disclosed [1]

Reid Murtaugh is an Indiana lawyer whose practice focuses on estate planning, business, and real estate matters. He is also a co-founder of the Lawyers Depression Project, a peer-support organization for legal professionals. [2][6]

Last updated September 15, 2026

Career and work

Murtaugh practices in estate planning, business, and real estate law in Lafayette, Indiana. He founded Murtaugh Law in 2015 and operated it as a solo practice before moving his practice to Stuart & Branigin, where he is now Of Counsel. [2]

His work includes estate planning, business formation and succession matters, and general counsel services for businesses. He has also written and presented on lawyer mental health and well-being, including through the Lawyers Depression Project. [2][6]

What has been publicly discussed

“I have learned to love and care for my bipolar self.”
— Reid Murtaugh [7]

The following sources contain information that supports the claims made in this profile.

The Indiana Lawyer“Mental Fitness: I’m not scared of the bipolar stigma”
Murtaugh’s first published column about his Bipolar II disorder diagnosis, depressive episodes, medication and therapy, and decision to disclose publicly.
Stuart & Branigin“Reid D. Murtaugh”
Current professional biography covering his estate planning, business and real estate practice, founding of Murtaugh Law, current role, and mental-health writing and presentations.
Latitude Legal“It’s Okay Not To Be Fine: Promoting Mental Health in the Legal Profession with Reid Murtaugh”
A detailed interview in which Murtaugh discusses the beginning of his mental-health difficulties, therapy, medication, diagnoses received over time, legal career, and the Lawyers Depression Project.
The Indiana Lawyer“Murtaugh: I endured the pain of depression then stole my joy back”
A first-person account of a significant depressive episode in 2019 and Murtaugh’s experience continuing to work while managing a recurring condition.
The Indiana Lawyer“How peer support helped me bounce back, give back”
Murtaugh’s account of relapse, recovery, peer support, and how living with bipolar disorder has affected his life and work.
Brian Cuban“The Lawyers Depression Project”
Includes Murtaugh’s first-person account of keeping his mental health private, publicly disclosing his diagnosis, and becoming involved with the Lawyers Depression Project.
Above the Law“The Bipolar Lawyer”
A detailed first-person profile covering Murtaugh’s Bipolar II disorder diagnosis, depression, treatment, disclosure, legal career, and approach to accepting the condition.

Recommended books and other resources about Reid Murtaugh and lived experience.

Harvard Law School Center on the Legal Profession“It Is Time to Normalize Mental Health Check-Ups”
An article co-written by Murtaugh and other members of the Lawyers Depression Project arguing for routine attention to mental health and earlier support within the legal profession.
ResourceReid Mental Fitness
Murtaugh’s website, with information about his lived experience, speaking work, legal career, and approach to mental health in the legal profession.

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