Atty. Rick Joseph Murphy

Atty. Rick Joseph Murphy

Rick Joseph Murphy is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, accident and personal injury, defective and dangerous products. Rick received a B.A. degree from University of California at Davis in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Rick Joseph Murphy at a glance

Rick Joseph Murphy is a personal injury, product liability, and insurance attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and University of California at Davis (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California Northern California Association of Defense Counsel American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Rick Joseph Murphy is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, accident and personal injury, defective and dangerous products
  • Rick received a B.A. degree from University of California at Davis in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Rick practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Rick Joseph Murphy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rick Joseph 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.

Rick Joseph Murphy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Product Liability

Rick Joseph Murphy is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

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

Rick Joseph Murphy is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rick Joseph Murphy

Where is Rick Joseph Murphy's law office located?
Rick Joseph Murphy's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rick Joseph Murphy handle?
Rick Joseph Murphy focuses on personal injury, product liability, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Rick Joseph Murphy practiced law?
Rick Joseph Murphy has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Rick Joseph Murphy go to law school?
Rick Joseph Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Rick Joseph Murphy for a consultation?
You can contact Rick Joseph 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 Rick Joseph Murphy received?
Rick Joseph Murphy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 1976
B.A.
University of California at Davis
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976

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