Atty. John Patrick Murphy
John Patrick Murphy is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, general, insurance and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from St.
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John Patrick Murphy is a personal injury, workers comp, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Tacoma, Washington. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Washington (1977). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and St. John's University (B.A. English, 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Patrick Murphy is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, general, insurance and 5 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from St. John's University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
- John practices in Tacoma, WA
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John Patrick Murphy's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Patrick Murphy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
John Patrick Murphy is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
John Patrick Murphy is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Washington →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John Patrick Murphy is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
John Patrick Murphy is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Washington →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tacoma are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington 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 Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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