Atty. Daniel A. Murphy

Atty. Daniel A. Murphy

Education Daniel A. Murphy received his Bachelors’ Degree in Criminology from the University of South Florida December 2009.

Sarasota Sarasota 11 yrs experience 11 year
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Automobile Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Sarasota, FL · 11+ Years Experience

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About Daniel A. Murphy at a Glance

Daniel A. Murphy is a Partner based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez, Murphy & Walsh. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in Florida (2015). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D. University, 2015). Active member of Florida State Bar, 2015 Sarasota County Bar Florida Justice Association Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, 2015. Serves clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated October 2026

About Daniel A. Murphy

  • Education Daniel A. Murphy received his Bachelors’ Degree in Criminology from the University of South Florida December 2009
  • Mr. Murphy attained his law degree, Cum Laude, from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School – Tampa Bay Campus, April of 2015
  • Associations & Memberships Daniel is the newest partner to Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez, Murphy, and Walsh
  • Mr. Murphy has been a member of the Florida Bar since October 2015
  • He is also a member of the Manatee County Bar Association and Sarasota County Bar Association which advances professionalism, promotes practice development, encourages public service, fosters fellowship, and supports access to legal services for all
  • Daniel is an EAGLE member and is on the Board of Directors, Young Lawyers Section, of the Florida Justice Association and a member of the American Association of Justice, organizations of trial lawyers who are dedicated to strengthening and upholding the civil justice system
  • Mr. Murphy is a Super Lawyer-Rising Stars, a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement
  • Mr. Murphy is an America’s Top 50 Lawyers, an “Elite Lawyers,” a “Top 40 Under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers Association, an “Elite Advocate” by the American Institute of Legal Advocates, “10 Best Attorneys” in Florida by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, “Top Ten Attorney” by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, “Top 10 Under 40” by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, National Alliance of Attorneys, is a Lawyers of Distinction and a member of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Top Lawyers USA, organizations that extend memberships to top attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results and leadership as a Civil Plaintiff trial lawyer
  • Mr. Murphy is on the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Advisory Board, and on the Board of the Manatee Champions Foundation, a foundation that raises money for our local high school sports program
  • He is a member of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, a local organization composed of some of the foremost trial lawyers in Manatee and Sarasota Counties
  • Daniel was selected as SRQ Magazine’s Elite Top Attorney
  • He is also active with local associations, such as Manatee County Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals and Manatee High School Booster Club
  • Daniel was invited to be on the Young Lawyers’ panel at the FJA/Cooley Law School’s Outreach Program
  • Daniel advised students in a group and then individually about all areas of preparing to become an attorney
  • His community activities include two intramural sports, Softball and Flag Football, with the Manatee County Parks and Recreation
  • Articles “Issues in Non-Fatal Firearm Cases.” The Trial Lawyers - Volume IX, November 1, Spring 2021 “Hazardous Material Trucking v Traditional Cargo Trucking – Case Differences.” The Trial Lawyers – Vol
  • VIII, Number 1, Spring 2020 (with Bernard F. Walsh, Esq., and Christina Walsh, J.D.) “The A to Z of Bus Accidents.” The Trial Lawyers – Vol
  • VI, Number IV, Winter 2018 (with Christina Walsh, J.D.) “Is it a Potato or Tomato?
  • How to Know When You Are Dealing with INTERSTATE or INTRASTATE Rules on Commercial Vehicles.” The Lawyer’s LogBook for Plaintiff Lawyers Only – Vol. 6, No. 5 – Winter 2017-2018 (co-written with Christina Walsh, J.D.) Spoke to the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board Dinner/Seminar – Dec. 5, 2018, “Handling Any & All Liens Against Distribution.” Sept. 15, 2022, “Understanding How to Deal with Liens, including Medicare and Medicaid Set Asides Requirements.”

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel A. Murphy's Areas of Legal Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel A. Murphy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Sarasota.

Car Accidents in Sarasota

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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Truck Accidents in Sarasota

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Wrongful Death in Sarasota

Daniel A. Murphy is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →

Personal Injury in Sarasota

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.

Daniel A. Murphy is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law in Sarasota

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why Local Counsel Matters in Sarasota

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 Sarasota 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 venue, 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.

Sarasota Courts and Legal Process

Choosing a Sarasota-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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Frequently Asked

Common Questions About Daniel A. Murphy

Where is Daniel A. Murphy's law office located?
Daniel A. Murphy's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. The firm is Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez, Murphy & Walsh. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel A. Murphy handle?
Daniel A. Murphy focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Daniel A. Murphy practiced law?
Daniel A. Murphy has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Daniel A. Murphy go to law school?
Daniel A. Murphy earned their education at (J.D. University, 2015).
How can I contact Daniel A. Murphy for a consultation?
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Professional Profile

Why Clients in Sarasota Choose Daniel A. 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 Daniel A. Murphy's practice in the field of car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and business.

Decade-Tested Legal Experience

Daniel A. Murphy brings 11+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.

Broad Practice Area Coverage

Covering car accidents, truck accidents, and wrongful death, Daniel A. Murphy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.

Local Presence in Sarasota

A Sarasota-based practice means Daniel A. 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 Daniel A. Murphy Handles in Sarasota

Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Daniel A. Murphy has experience with under Florida law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.

Car accident injury claims
Personal Injury
Slip and fall cases
Personal Injury
Wrongful death suits
Personal Injury
Workers' compensation appeals
Personal Injury
Business formation and structure
Business
Contract drafting and review
Business
Partnership disputes
Business
Merger and acquisition support
Business

This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Daniel A. Murphy directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.

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Education & Law School Background

J.D. University
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 2015

Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions

Florida
Admitted: 2015

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