Atty. Jonathan A. Murphy

Atty. Jonathan A. Murphy

Mr. Murphy sits on the Firm’s Executive Committee, is the chairman of the Firm’s Construction Law practice group, and is a member of the Firm’s Environmental, Insurance Brokers and Agents, and Litigation Practice Groups.

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Profile Summary

About Jonathan A. Murphy at a glance

Jonathan A. Murphy is a Partner based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Bleakley Platt & Schmidt LLP. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, litigation, environmental, and insurance. Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1986) and Hobart College (B.A., 1982). Active member of Memberships •New York State Bar Association, Environmental and Trial Attorney Sections. Serves clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Murphy sits on the Firm’s Executive Committee, is the chairman of the Firm’s Construction Law practice group, and is a member of the Firm’s Environmental, Insurance Brokers and Agents, and Litigation Practice Groups
  • He is an experienced trial attorney who has successfully obtained favorable jury verdicts in complex, high exposure cases
  • He is also an experienced and skilled advisor to clients on environmental and construction matters
  • His environmental clients include multinational manufacturers, construction companies, developers, property owners, major oil companies, local petroleum vendors, UST manufacturers, chemical distributors, dry cleaning companies, and other trades and businesses
  • Mr. Murphy handles environmental matters for both corporate and insurance clients, in litigated claims as well as direct administrative regulatory and enforcement proceedings with federal, state, county and local environmental agencies
  • He counsels clients on environmental risks, property acquisition due diligence, enforcement implications and regulatory requirements in a variety of business and transactional settings
  • His substantive areas of practice include CERCLA/RCRA,TSCA, CWA, New York’s Navigation Law, Wetlands, Part 360 Landfilling issues and other environmental and regulatory enforcement exposures
  • In the construction arena, Mr. Murphy represents construction clients (owners, hospitals, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals) - both as claimants and respondents - in litigation, at trial, and in arbitrations on controversies ranging from mechanics lien issues, construction defect claims and delay damages to wrongful termination and payment disputes
  • He regularly drafts and negotiates contracts for clients involved in private and government projects and provides legal guidance throughout a project’s life
  • Mr. Murphy also represents insurance brokers in disciplinary hearings before the New York State Department of Financial Services and the NYAIP, representing brokers at audits when charged with various violations, and in administrative hearings and appeals from same
  • Professional Recognition and Community Involvement •Pro Bono Partnership •New York State Bar Association, lecturer on trial practice and civil litigation •Presenter for current environmental topics at national trade associations

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan A. Murphy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan A. Murphy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Jonathan A. Murphy is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Jonathan A. Murphy is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New York →

Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan A. Murphy

Where is Jonathan A. Murphy's law office located?
Jonathan A. Murphy's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. The firm is Bleakley Platt & Schmidt LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan A. Murphy handle?
Jonathan A. Murphy focuses on personal injury, construction, litigation, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Jonathan A. Murphy go to law school?
Jonathan A. Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Jonathan A. Murphy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1986
B.A.
Hobart College
- 1982

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