Atty. Daniel F. "Dan" Murphy

Atty. Daniel F. "Dan" Murphy

Dan Murphy’s practice has focused exclusively on healthcare transactional and regulatory matters for the past decade. He has represented all types and sizes of healthcare providers, from publicly-traded national hospital, dialysis, and ambulatory surgery center companies, to independent surgery centers and pharmacies, physician practices, and individual physicians.

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Profile Summary

About Daniel F. "Dan" Murphy at a glance

Daniel F. "Dan" Murphy is a securities and health care attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar and Maryland, Maryland State Bar. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 2004) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1998). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Birmingham) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Dan Murphy’s practice has focused exclusively on healthcare transactional and regulatory matters for the past decade
  • He has represented all types and sizes of healthcare providers, from publicly-traded national hospital, dialysis, and ambulatory surgery center companies, to independent surgery centers and pharmacies, physician practices, and individual physicians
  • In representing providers, Dan brings a holistic view to healthcare deals and compliance issues that incorporates an understanding of state certificate of need and licensure laws, federal and state fraud and abuse laws (including Stark and the Anti-Kickback Statute), Medicare enrollment and reimbursement, and managed care contracting
  • He is able to structure and negotiate deals for his clients, as well as provide advice on compliance matters, with a deep understanding of the linkages among the many federal and state laws that can apply to a specific transaction or regulatory issue
  • Dan’s experience, prior to practicing law, as a senior financial analyst for Baxter Healthcare Corporation gives him a valuable perspective on the operational, financial, and strategic issues facing his clients
  • During his three years at Baxter, he worked in Vienna, Austria to assist with the integration of a large biopharmaceutical company acquisition, primarily operating in the German language
  • Dan’s work at Baxter also included roles as the primary financial analyst providing budgeting, strategic planning, and financial analysis for several business units with over $100 million in annual revenue
  • In addition to his experience at Baxter, Dan practiced international trade law in the Washington, D.C. office of White & Case LLP before becoming a healthcare lawyer
  • Before attending law school, he received a Fulbright teaching assistantship in Vienna, Austria
  • As an undergraduate, he served as the President and Pipe Major of the Notre Dame Bagpipe Band in South Bend, Indiana

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel F. "Dan" Murphy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel F. "Dan" Murphy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Securities Law

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel F. "Dan" Murphy

Where is Daniel F. "Dan" Murphy's law office located?
Daniel F. "Dan" Murphy's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel F. "Dan" Murphy handle?
Daniel F. "Dan" Murphy focuses on securities, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did Daniel F. "Dan" Murphy go to law school?
Daniel F. "Dan" Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Daniel F. "Dan" Murphy for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Daniel F. "Dan" Murphy received?
Daniel F. "Dan" Murphy's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Birmingham); Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 2004
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1998

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Birmingham)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Alabama Super Lawyers - Healthcare, 2015
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Birmingham Magazine “Top Attorneys" Healthcare, 2014-2015
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Alabama Super Lawyers - "Rising Star," Healthcare, 2012–2014
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Birmingham)
- 2023

Bar Admissions

Alabama, Alabama State Bar
Maryland, Maryland State Bar

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