Atty. John P. Murrill
Taylor Porter Partner John Murrill’s practice is concentrated in the fields of higher education law, government purchasing, procurement and contract law, and general commercial litigation. He has successfully defended clients in state and federal court in all stages of litigation at the district court and appellate court levels, including The Supreme Court of the United States.
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants Attorney · Serving Baton Rouge, LA
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About John P. Murrill at a Glance
John P. Murrill is a class action and product liability attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips LLP. Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John P. Murrill
- Taylor Porter Partner John Murrill’s practice is concentrated in the fields of higher education law, government purchasing, procurement and contract law, and general commercial litigation
- He has successfully defended clients in state and federal court in all stages of litigation at the district court and appellate court levels, including The Supreme Court of the United States
- He has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants
- Mr. Murrill has extensive experience representing parties in procurement disputes, including both administrative protests and appeals as well as lawsuits
- He has represented parties protesting the decision to award to someone else
- represented winning bidders defending their award from the protest of others
- represented State agencies defending their decisions from the protest of others
- and assisted State agencies in making emergency and sole-source procurements
- He has served as a hearing officer adjudicating protests of others
- Mr. Murrill serves as co-chair of Taylor Porter's business and commercial litigation practice and also as a member of the firm's Executive Committee
- Mr. Murrill is actively involved in the Baton Rouge community
- In 2017, he was the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award from the Istrouma Area Council Boy Scouts of America, the council-level's adult volunteer distinguished service award that honors registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council and to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service
- Mr. Murrill previously served two years as President of the Istrouma Area Council, is the current Immediate Past President and Chair of the Nominating Committee, has served for many years as legal adviser to the Council, and has served throughout the years on various committees at the board level
- He has been a board member for nine years
- In addition to his service on the board, he and his wife, Liz, have been active at the Troop and Pack level
- In addition, Murrill is a former President and board member of the Friends of LSU Hilltop Arboretum
- and just completed a three-year term as a member of the governing board of University Baptist Church
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Class Action in Baton Rouge
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Product Liability in Baton Rouge
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Baton Rouge
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baton Rouge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Baton Rouge Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Baton Rouge-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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Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering class action and product liability, John P. Murrill can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Baton Rouge
A Baton Rouge-based practice means John P. Murrill 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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