Atty. Brian Murphy
Brian Murphy has been in practice in Illinois since 1989. Initially in practice with an insurance defense firm, Williams & Montgomery, in 1991, Mr.
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Brian Murphy at a Glance
Brian Murphy is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hofeld and Schaffner. Educated at Loyola University Chicago (J.D., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Chicago) (2024). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian Murphy
- Brian Murphy has been in practice in Illinois since 1989
- Initially in practice with an insurance defense firm, Williams & Montgomery, in 1991, Mr. Murphy joined Hofeld and Schaffner
- Since that time, he has practiced catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death litigation on behalf of injured persons and their families
- Mr. Murphy is a lifelong resident of Chicago, Illinois, and is licensed in Illinois
- He has been admitted pro hac vice in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and New York
- He has practiced in the Circuit Courts of Cook County, the Chicagoland collar counties and other counties throughout the state
- He has tried cases in Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, Will County and Kane County
- He has argued successful appeals before the Illinois Appellate Court and the Illinois Supreme Court
- He is admitted to the Federal Trial Bar for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- In his career, Mr. Murphy has obtained awards and settlements totaling over $300,000,000.00 on behalf of clients injured and killed by negligence and malpractice
- Murphy has successfully litigated cases involving medical negligence, auto negligence, trucking negligence, work site negligence, product liability, premise liability, and transportation negligence, including FELA and Jones Act litigation
- Mr. Murphy has successfully represented clients and families against the United States government in Federal Tort Claim Act litigation
- Active in state wide bar organizations and bar leadership, Mr. Murphy is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, having served as Secretary and Chair of the Tort Law Section Committee
- He is a member of the Board of Advocates of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the largest plaintiffs’ Attorneys bar in the state of Illinois, where he was Co-Chair of the Medical Negligence Committee for over 10 years
- He is an invited member of the Society of Trial Lawyers, the oldest trial lawyer society in the State of Illinois and is a past board member
- Mr. Murphy is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation only society of plaintiff and defense lawyers
- A number of peer review groups have selected Mr. Murphy for special recognition
- He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been since 1999
- He is included in the Best Lawyers of America, has been named as an Illinois Super Lawyer for over 10 years and has been selected to Illinois Leading Lawyers, reserved for the top 5% of all lawyers practicing in the State of Illinois
- Mr. Murphy is a frequent lecturer and author in all areas of personal injury and wrongful death litigation
- For over 10 years, he was a chapter author for the Illinois Trial Lawyer Association Medical Negligence Trial Notebook , concerning the Illinois Medical Negligence Statute of Limitations
Practice Areas Explained
Brian Murphy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Murphy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Medical Malpractice in Chicago
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal Injury in Chicago
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.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Brian Murphy
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian Murphy's practice in the field of medical malpractice and personal injury.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice and personal injury, Brian Murphy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Brian Murphy attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Brian Murphy Handles in Chicago
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