Atty. Michael J. Murphy
With over three decades of experience in life, property, casualty, and workers compensation insurance matters, Michael J. Murphy is a skilled New York insurance legislative and regulatory attorney.
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Michael J. Murphy is a Shareholder based in Albany, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on government and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York (1992). Educated at Albany Law School (J.D., 1991) and Le Moyne College (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Assistant Vice President, American Insurance Association, 2000-2002 •Assistant Counsel, New York State Senate Majority, 1992-2000. Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- With over three decades of experience in life, property, casualty, and workers compensation insurance matters, Michael J. Murphy is a skilled New York insurance legislative and regulatory attorney
- Michael has been involved in almost every noteworthy insurance matter that has come before the New York State Legislature and the New York State Department of Financial Services
- Michael represents a number of national property casualty and life insurance carriers and trade associations: Among these include Chubb, Liberty Mutual, the Life Insurance Council of New York (LICONY), the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) and the New York State Land Title Association (NYSLTA)
- In addition, Michael has a broad background in New York taxation, environmental and tort matters both before the Legislature and State agencies
- Michael’s practice is a continuation of his experience from serving as the Assistant Counsel to the New York Senate Majority, during which time he focused on insurance, banking, housing, and energy matters, as well as floor counsel
- After Michael’s state service, and prior to joining GT, Michael was Assistant Vice President for the American Insurance Association (now APCIA), where he directed their New York government relations program
- Concentrations •Governmental affairs •Insurance •Finance •Housing •Energy •Legislative counsel •Regulatory issues •Cybersecurity Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America •Insurance Law, 2024-2026 •Government Relations Practice, 2026 •Listed, City & State •Who’s Who in Insurance, 2025 •Team Member, Best Lawyers in America 'Top Listed - Government Relations,' 2018 •Team Member, BTI Power Rankings, “The 16 Strongest Firms for ‘Go-To Outside Counsel’ Insurance Work,” 2016 •Team Member, a U.S
- News - Best Lawyers 'Government Relations Law Firm of the Year,' 2014
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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 Albany 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 andnue, 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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