Atty. M. Benjamin Murphey

Atty. M. Benjamin Murphey

Mr. Murphey was born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1971.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About M. Benjamin Murphey at a glance

M. Benjamin Murphey is a Partner based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Lawlor, White & Murphey. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and employment. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U. (2006). Educated at Nova Southeastern University (J.D., 2006) and Florida International University (B.A., 2002). Active member of The Florida Bar. Provides legal services in English. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Murphey was born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1971
  • Before entering college, he served in the United States Army Infantry where he earned, among other things, his airborne wings and had the honor of serving as a sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • He earned his A.A. summa cum laude from Miami-Dade Community College in 1999 and his B.A. from Florida International University magna cum laude in 2002 and was graduated Phi Beta Kappa
  • In 2006, Mr. Murphey earned his law degree cum laude from Nova Southeastern University
  • There, he was an articles editor for the Nova Law Review and served on the Moot Court Executive Board
  • His practice areas include maritime claims, personal injury, professional malpractice, civil appeals, and labor disputes
  • Mr. Murphey has represented clients before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, Florida’s First, Second, Third, and Fourth District Courts of Appeal, the Social Security Administration Office of Hearings and Appeals, the United States Department of Labor, Florida’s Division of Administrative Hearings, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and numerous other state and federal courts
  • Mr. Murphey is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Courts of Appeal for the Federal and Eleventh Circuits, the United States District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida, and all Florida Courts

Practice Areas Explained

M. Benjamin Murphey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases M. Benjamin Murphey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Truck Accidents

M. Benjamin Murphey is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Florida →

Wrongful Death

M. Benjamin Murphey is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →

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.

M. Benjamin Murphey is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

M. Benjamin Murphey is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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 Fort Lauderdale 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about M. Benjamin Murphey

Where is M. Benjamin Murphey's law office located?
M. Benjamin Murphey's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Lawlor, White & Murphey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does M. Benjamin Murphey handle?
M. Benjamin Murphey focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has M. Benjamin Murphey practiced law?
M. Benjamin Murphey has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
What languages does M. Benjamin Murphey speak?
M. Benjamin Murphey provides legal services in English. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did M. Benjamin Murphey go to law school?
M. Benjamin Murphey earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact M. Benjamin Murphey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Nova Southeastern University
- 2006
B.A.
Florida International University
- 2002

Languages

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.
Admitted: 2006

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