Atty. David C. Murray
David is an “AV” rated trial lawyer that exclusively represents insureds who have been mistreated by their insurance company. He has represented thousands of homeowners, business owners and condominium associations in disputes with their insurance company.
First Party Insurance Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 24+ Years Experience
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About David C. Murray at a Glance
David C. Murray is an Attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Murray Law Group. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on real estate, ssd, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida United States District Court (2002). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2001) and Elon College (B.A. Stetson, 1998). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David C. Murray
- David is an “AV” rated trial lawyer that exclusively represents insureds who have been mistreated by their insurance company
- He has represented thousands of homeowners, business owners and condominium associations in disputes with their insurance company
- For almost 20 years, David has devoted his practice of the law to those who have been mistreated by their insurance company
- He earned his undergraduate degree from Elon College, concentrating his studies in the areas of political science and public administration
- After graduation from Elon, David attended Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he earned his law degree
- While attending law school, he earned a Master’s of Business Administration from Stetson University School of Business Administration
- Following his admission to the Florida Bar Association, David served the citizens of the state of Florida as an Assistant State Attorney for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in Tampa
- While working as a prosecutor, he prosecuted crimes ranging for criminal traffic infractions to first-degree felonies
- Almost 20 years ago, David began representing policyholders throughout the state of Florida in insurance disputes
- He has represented insured individuals, partnerships, business, condominiums, hotels and corporations that have been denied insurance benefits or otherwise mistreated by their insurance carriers in the southeastern United States and beyond
- David has been involved in a wide spectrum of contractual and extra contractual matters including property losses, casualty claims, construction defect allegations, complex insurance coverage matters, bad faith and unfair claims handling violations
- Murray + Murray exclusively represents insureds throughout Florida in first party insurance claims
- These include claims resulting from property damage, health, life and disability claims, denials of coverage and other types of first party insurance and disputes
- David also handles claims involving unfair claims handling practices (“bad faith”)
- David is admitted to the Florida Bar, and admitted to practice in all Federal Courts in the state of Florida, including the United States District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern District and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- He has extensive trial experience, having tried over 70 jury trials
- David is a member of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum (www.milliondollaradvocates.com) membership which is limited to attorneys who have won cases in excess of a million dollars for their clients on a specific case
- He has also been honored year after year by the Florida Super Lawyers publication (www.superlawyers.com) first as a “Rising Star” and then as a “Super Lawyer”
- David was also awarded an “AV” Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell signifying that he has been determined to have the highest level of legal skill, integrity and ethical standards in the area of insurance coverage
- David has given numerous lectures on insurance and litigation issues involving first party insurance claims
- In addition, he has made multiple media appearances discussing first party insurance claims
- David is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Florida Justice Association, the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters, and the Florida Windstorm Insurance Network
- David lives in the Hyde Park district of South Tampa with his wife Kim, who is also an attorney, and their son Finton and daughter Penelope
- He gives back to the community by serving as a Guardian ad Litem advocating for abused and neglected children in the foster care system and by serving as a board member for the Heart Gallery of Tampa
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David C. Murray's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David C. Murray handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tampa.
Real Estate Law in Tampa
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Social Security Disability in Tampa
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
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Insurance Law in Tampa
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Tampa
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 Tampa 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.
Tampa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tampa-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 Tampa Choose David C. Murray
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 David C. Murray's practice in the field of real estate, ssd, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David C. Murray brings 24+ 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 real estate, ssd, and insurance, David C. Murray can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tampa
A Tampa-based practice means David C. Murray attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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