Atty. Michael G. Murphy P.E.
Michael Murphy is a board certified construction lawyer who focuses his practice on defects, design claims, delay, disruption and acceleration claims, lien foreclosures, and arbitration on behalf of owners, developers, contractors and subcontractors. He reviews and draft construction contacts.
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Michael G. Murphy P.E. is a Shareholder based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, real estate, construction, and trade secrets. Educated at Rutgers School of Law - Camden (J.D., 1998) and Drexel University (B.S. Civil, 1988). Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Murphy is a board certified construction lawyer who focuses his practice on defects, design claims, delay, disruption and acceleration claims, lien foreclosures, and arbitration on behalf of owners, developers, contractors and subcontractors
- He reviews and draft construction contacts
- He advises clients in the construction industry on OSHA compliance issues, workplace accident and fatality investigations, and contest of citations through trial
- He also practices in the area of commercial litigation
- Michael has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Structures Emphasis) and a Master of Science (Structures and Foundations)
- He is a registered professional engineer in Florida
- He has a wide range of experience in all phases of design and construction, including industrial and commercial structural design, fabrication and inspection, and roadway and bridge construction and inspection
- He worked as an engineer for 10 years prior to practicing law and has applied that experience to advantage in his law practice
- He often focuses on the technical and engineering aspects of cases working closely with retained engineering experts to develop a strong presentation of the client’s case and using engineering insight to establish the weaknesses in other party’s case
- He brings his real world experience and his 25 years of litigation experience together to prepare and negotiate contracts focusing on the most important areas related to contract performance and protection of the client’s position if the project would end up in litigation
- Meet Michael G. Murphy Concentrations •Construction litigation, contract drafting and review •OSHA advice and litigation •Commercial litigation •Global energy and infrastructure •Catastrophe planning and response Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2009-2025 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate, Construction (Including Construction Litigation), 2025 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Team Member, a Law360 'Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,' 2011, 2021 •Team Member, Daily Business Review's 'Real Estate Litigation Department of the Year,' 2015 •Team Member, a Law360 'Employment Practice Group of the Year,' 2011 and 2013
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael G. Murphy P.E. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael G. Murphy P.E. is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael G. Murphy P.E. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Michael G. Murphy P.E. is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Florida →
Michael G. Murphy P.E. is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Orlando are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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