Atty. Michael Patrick Murphy

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.

New York New York 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

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. (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Patrick Murphy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Patrick Murphy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Michael Patrick Murphy is one of 73,906 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 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Michael Patrick Murphy's law office located?
Michael Patrick Murphy's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is DLA Piper LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Patrick Murphy handle?
Michael Patrick Murphy focuses on litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Patrick Murphy practiced law?
Michael Patrick Murphy has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
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Education

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
Canisius College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 1988
New Jersey
Admitted: 2013

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