Atty. Maureen Murphy
Maureen Murphy is a partner in the firm’s Ottawa office. She practices in the areas of medical law and privacy law.
Health Care Law & More Attorney · Serving Ottawa, ON
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About Maureen Murphy at a Glance
Maureen Murphy is a personal injury and health care attorney based in Ottawa, Ontario, practicing at Gowling WLG. Admitted to practice in Ontario, The Law Society of Upper Canada. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Negligence (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law (2026). Serves clients in Ottawa, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Maureen Murphy
- Maureen Murphy is a partner in the firm’s Ottawa office
- She practices in the areas of medical law and privacy law
- She has experience representing clients before the Federal Court, Superior Court of Justice, as well as various administrative tribunals
- Maureen has a particular interest in information technology and privacy law issues that affect medical professionals
- Maureen provides businesses with advice on how to comply with Canada’s privacy laws
- She assists clients in developing privacy policies and responding to access requests
- Maureen also has experience advising clients on how best to respond to a privacy breach within their organization
- Maureen is a co-instructor for the Osgoode Hall Law School LLM course on Information Technology and Privacy in Health Law
- She regularly speaks on medical-legal issues arising from the use of information technology in the practice of medicine
Practice Areas Explained
Maureen Murphy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Maureen Murphy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Ottawa.
Personal Injury in Ottawa
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.
Maureen Murphy is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ontario →
Health Care Law in Ottawa
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Maureen Murphy is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Ontario →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Ottawa
Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ottawa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario 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 Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Ottawa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Ottawa-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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Why Clients in Ottawa Choose Maureen Murphy
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Maureen Murphy's practice in the field of personal injury and health care.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and health care, Maureen Murphy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Ottawa
A Ottawa-based practice means Maureen Murphy attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Maureen Murphy Handles in Ottawa
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Maureen Murphy has experience with under Ontario law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Maureen Murphy directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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