Atty. Carol Ann Murphy
Carol Ann Murphy has over 35 years of extensive trial and appellate experience in both federal and state court systems in the areas of general liability, product liability, construction law and government or municipal liability. Ms.
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Carol Ann Murphy is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Margolis Edelstein. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on product liability, civil rights, elder law, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1986), United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1986), and United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1986). Educated at Delaware Law School of Widener University (J.D., 1986) and Temple University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Memberships and Activities •Pennsylvania Bar Association •Philadelphia Bar Association •Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Carol Ann Murphy has over 35 years of extensive trial and appellate experience in both federal and state court systems in the areas of general liability, product liability, construction law and government or municipal liability
- Ms. Murphy represents a wide range of corporations, businesses, business owners and individuals including homeowners’ associations, condominium associations, property management companies, contractors, retail, restaurant and bar establishments
- Also included within Ms. Murphy’s client base are insurers, homeowners, product manufacturers, industrial plants, apartment complexes, animal owners and rescuers and vehicle operators
- Ms. Murphy has significant expertise in: Alcohol-related and assault matters against restaurants, bars, clubs and homeowners, • weather-related fall accidents involving rain, snow or ice, • slip and fall accidents due to liquids or substances, • trip and fall accidents involving sidewalk, carpeting, stairs, obstructions and parking lots, • dog bite or animal attack cases against owners, animal rescues, kennels and animal trainers, and • product liability involving household and commercial products
- Ms. Murphy’s expertise includes construction litigation involving property damage claims and injury matters, from fractures to amputations and fatalities
- She represents general contractors and subcontractors in complex construction cases including building collapses, falls from heights, slip and falls and equipment accidents
- Ms. Murphy also specializes in the defense of municipalities, other governmental authorities and their officials in premises liability matters
- She has previous experience defending such entities and individuals in civil rights matters involving wrongful arrest, unlawful search and seizure, excessive force and prison abuse
- Ms. Murphy has experience in all trial, appellate and mediation forums including arbitration hearings (UM/UIM, state court and binding high/low), jury and bench trials and appellate courts
- Ms. Murphy has lectured to attorneys for CLE credits and clients on such topics as liquor liability, municipal liability, dog bite liability, premises liability, civil procedure and discovery strategy as well as having several publications on such topics
- Honors •AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated •Super Lawyers Rated Articles & Publications Dram Shop & Liquor Liability in Pennsylvania 2024 Premises Liability Update Defending the Dog Bite Case A Primer for Pennsylvania Municipal Liability Issues Speaking Engagements •“Liability on Tap: What Every Litigator Should Know About PA Liquor Law” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, August 2025 •“2024 Premises Liability Litigation” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, February 2024 •“Liquor Liability Law 2023” Pennsylvania Bar Institute and Philadelphia Bar Association, August 2023 •“Dog Bite Litigation Issues” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, July 2023 News & Case Results Wrongful Death, Dram Shop Claims Dismissed on Summary Judgment in Philadelphia Arbitration Panel Rules for Defense in Montgomery County Slip and Fall Case 12 Attorneys Named to the 2025 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers & Rising Stars Lists Congratulations to Our 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
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Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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