Atty. Michael D. Murphy

Atty. Michael D. Murphy

Michael D. Murphy is a lawyer practicing insurance, litigation: personal injury, maritime and 2 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 42 Years Experience 42 year
Call (346) 771-6714

Profile Summary

About Michael D. Murphy at a glance

Michael D. Murphy is a Shareholder based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Pappas Grubbs Price PC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, environmental, insurance, maritime, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1984) and Washington (Inactive) U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1993). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1984) and Texas A & M University (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas Washington State Bar Association (inactive) Proctor-Maritime Law Association of the United States Defense Research Institute Texas Association of Defense Counsel Houston Mariners Club The Longshore Claims Association. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael D. Murphy is a lawyer practicing insurance, litigation: personal injury, maritime and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Texas A & M University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Michael practices at Pappas Grubbs Price PC in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Michael D. Murphy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. 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.

Michael D. Murphy is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Environmental Law

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

Michael D. Murphy is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michael D. Murphy is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Texas →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Michael D. Murphy is one of 10,607 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Michael D. Murphy is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael D. Murphy

Where is Michael D. Murphy's law office located?
Michael D. Murphy's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Pappas Grubbs Price PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael D. Murphy handle?
Michael D. Murphy focuses on personal injury, environmental, insurance, maritime, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Michael D. Murphy practiced law?
Michael D. Murphy has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Michael D. Murphy go to law school?
Michael D. Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1981).
How can I contact Michael D. Murphy for a consultation?
You can contact Michael D. Murphy directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael D. Murphy received?
Michael D. Murphy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 1984
B.S.
Texas A & M University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1984
Washington (Inactive) U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 1993

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