Atty. Robert H. Murphy
Member, 1975-1977 and Managing Editor, 1976-1977, Loyola Law Review. Author/Lecturer: "Prosecuting and Defending Foreign Seamen Claims: The Defense Perspective," Louisiana State Bar Association's Eleventh Annual Admirality Symposium, September 2003; "The Jones Act: Constriction of Remedies/Expansion of Status," Tulane University's Eleventh New Orleans Maritime Seminar, January 1992.
Admiralty and Maritime Law & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 49+ Years Experience
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About Robert H. Murphy at a Glance
Robert H. Murphy is a Director based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Murphy, Rogers, Sloss, Gambel & Tompkins, A Professional Law Corporation. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1977), Illinois (1977), Supreme Court of Louisiana, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana, (1977), and Connecticut (2009). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1977) and University of Dayton (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State, Illinois State and American Bar Associations American Judicature Society Maritime Law Association of the United States Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute Mariners Club of the Port of New Orleans American Waterways Operators. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert H. Murphy
- Member, 1975-1977 and Managing Editor, 1976-1977, Loyola Law Review
- Author/Lecturer: "Prosecuting and Defending Foreign Seamen Claims: The Defense Perspective," Louisiana State Bar Association's Eleventh Annual Admirality Symposium, September 2003
- "The Jones Act: Constriction of Remedies/Expansion of Status," Tulane University's Eleventh New Orleans Maritime Seminar, January 1992
Author
- "Admiralty, 1983 Fifth Circuit Symposiums," 29 Loyola Law Review 537, 1983
- "Maritime Wrongful Death and Survival Actions," 22 Loyola Law Review 646, 1976
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Robert H. Murphy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert H. Murphy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Personal Injury in New Orleans
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.
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Civil Litigation in New Orleans
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Insurance Law in New Orleans
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in New Orleans
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Orleans-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 Orleans Choose Robert H. 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 Robert H. Murphy's practice in the field of personal injury, litigation, insurance, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert H. Murphy brings 49+ 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 Louisiana, Illinois, and Supreme Court of Louisiana, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana,, Robert H. Murphy can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, litigation, and insurance, Robert H. 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 Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Robert H. 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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Common Legal Issues Robert H. Murphy Handles in New Orleans
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