Atty. Michael Patrick Murphy
Michael Patrick Murphy is a lawyer practicing litigation and arbitration, insurance and reinsurance, litigation. Michael received a B.A. degree from Canisius College, and has been licensed for 38 years.
Insurance And Reinsurance & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 38+ Years Experience
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About Michael Patrick Murphy at a Glance
Michael Patrick Murphy is a Partner, Global Head, Insurance and Reinsurance based in New York, New York, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1988) and New Jersey (2013). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law J.D. (—) and Canisius College B.A. (—). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Patrick Murphy
- Michael Patrick Murphy is a lawyer practicing litigation and arbitration, insurance and reinsurance, litigation
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Canisius College, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Michael practices at DLA Piper LLP in New York, NY
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Michael Patrick Murphy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Patrick Murphy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance Law in New York
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Mediation & Arbitration in New York
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Michael Patrick Murphy is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →
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 New York 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Michael Patrick 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 Michael Patrick Murphy's practice in the field of litigation, insurance, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Patrick Murphy brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of and New Jersey, Michael Patrick Murphy can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation, insurance, and adr, Michael Patrick Murphy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Michael Patrick Murphy attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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