Atty. Heather Murphy
Heather Murphy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Heather, who practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2023.
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Heather Murphy is a insurance attorney based in Gulfport, Mississippi, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Educated at Rutgers University–Newark (J.D., 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Gulfport, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Heather Murphy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Heather, who practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2023
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Heather is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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 Mississippi
Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Gulfport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi 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 Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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