Atty. Stephen B. Murray
Assistant District Attorney, Parish of Orleans, 1968-1969. Assistant City Attorney, Chief Criminal Division, New Orleans, 1970-1978.
Maritime Personal Injury Law & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 58+ Years Experience
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About Stephen B. Murray at a Glance
Stephen B. Murray is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Murray Law Firm. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court, Middle District of (1968). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1968) and University of New Orleans (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen B. Murray
- Assistant District Attorney, Parish of Orleans, 1968-1969
- Assistant City Attorney, Chief Criminal Division, New Orleans, 1970-1978
- Adjunct Associate Professor of Law, Tulane University School of Law, 1977-1988
- Faculty, Louisiana State University School of Law Trial Advocacy Program, 1994
- Member, Board of Advisors, Louisiana State University Law Center, 1978-1979
- Member, 1987-1988, and Chairman, 1988-1990, New Orleans Aviation Board
- Certified as a Specialist in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Member, Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Complex Litigation, 1995—
- Appointed to the Plaintiff Steering Committees in the Following MDL Litigation: Baycol, MDL 1431
- PPA, MDL 1407
- Propulsid, MDL 1355
- In Re Ocean Ranger, MDL 508
- and In Re Continental Grain Elevator Explosion, MDL 392
Practice Areas Explained
Stephen B. Murray's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen B. Murray 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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Class Action in New Orleans
Stephen B. Murray is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Louisiana →
Product Liability in New Orleans
Stephen B. Murray is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil Litigation in New Orleans
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in New Orleans
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Stephen B. Murray is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →
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 Stephen B. Murray
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 Stephen B. Murray's practice in the field of personal injury, class action, product liability, litigation, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen B. Murray brings 58+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, class action, and product liability, Stephen B. Murray 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 Stephen B. Murray 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 Stephen B. Murray Handles in New Orleans
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