Atty. Brian Peter Murphy

Atty. Brian Peter Murphy

Prior to joining The RGLZ Law firm, Brian served as the managing attorney for a successful plaintiff’s personal injury firm. Earlier in his career he was an associate at a major New York law firm, where his practice focused in the areas of labor and employment law and civil litigation for a variety of public and private sector clients.

Islandia Islandia 19 Years Experience 19 year
Call (516) 985-2047

Profile Summary

About Brian Peter Murphy at a glance

Brian Peter Murphy is a Partner based in Islandia, New York, practicing at Rappaport, Glass, Levine & Zullo, LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and employment. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (2007). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Boston College (B.A., 2001). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Bar Association Nassau County Bar Association Suffolk County Bar Association New York State Trial Lawyers Association New York State Academy of Trial. Serves clients in Islandia, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Prior to joining The RGLZ Law firm, Brian served as the managing attorney for a successful plaintiff’s personal injury firm
  • Earlier in his career he was an associate at a major New York law firm, where his practice focused in the areas of labor and employment law and civil litigation for a variety of public and private sector clients
  • He regularly worked with labor unions during collective bargaining, disciplinary hearings, mediations and arbitrations
  • After law school he served as an Assistant District Attorney in the County Court Trial Bureau of the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office
  • While a prosecutor, he conducted a substantial number of jury trials to verdict with a tremendous success rate
  • He successfully tried cases ranging from DWI to murder

Education

  • Brian earned his Juris Doctor degree from St. John’s University School of Law, where he served as Executive Articles Editor of the A.B.I
  • Law Review
  • Previously, Brian was a magna cum laude graduate of Boston College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in History

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Peter Murphy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Peter Murphy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Brian Peter Murphy is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New York →

Wrongful Death

Brian Peter Murphy is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New York →

Personal Injury

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.

Brian Peter Murphy is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Brian Peter Murphy is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Islandia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Peter Murphy

Where is Brian Peter Murphy's law office located?
Brian Peter Murphy's law practice is located in Islandia, New York. The firm is Rappaport, Glass, Levine & Zullo, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Peter Murphy handle?
Brian Peter Murphy focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Brian Peter Murphy practiced law?
Brian Peter Murphy has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Brian Peter Murphy go to law school?
Brian Peter Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact Brian Peter Murphy for a consultation?
You can contact Brian Peter Murphy directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Brian Peter Murphy received?
Brian Peter Murphy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
St. John's University School of Law
- 2006
B.A.
Boston College
- 2001

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 2007

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