Atty. Taj P. Murphy, Sr.
Taj Murphy is a senior associate in the Orlando office of WSHB handling all aspects of construction and employment matters. With expertise in all stages of the litigation process, he handles preliminary investigations, discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, mediation, motions for summary judgment, trials, and appeals.
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Taj P. Murphy, Sr. is a Senior Associate based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2010), District of Columbia (2014), and New Jersey (2014). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Lafayette College (B.A., 2006). Active member of Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society. Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Taj Murphy is a senior associate in the Orlando office of WSHB handling all aspects of construction and employment matters
- With expertise in all stages of the litigation process, he handles preliminary investigations, discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, mediation, motions for summary judgment, trials, and appeals
- Previously, Taj held the position of Legal Director at CAIR-Florida, overseeing litigation strategies in cases involving Title VII, fair housing, FBI watch lists, and advocating for religious equality and fair treatment for incarcerated individuals
- He has been involved in federal litigation against the Florida Department of Corrections and has been a strong advocate for the rights of at-risk populations
- A graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law, Taj concentrated on litigation during his studies
- He also served as a teaching assistant for the first-year legal research and writing class. and gained invaluable experience while clerking for the Honorable George L. Russell, III, who currently serves on the United States District Court, District of Maryland in Baltimore City
- Taj is licensed to practice law in Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and Florida
- He has also handled cases in neighboring jurisdictions in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pro hac vice
- Honors & Recognitions • Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society, Attorney of the Year, 2021
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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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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Taj P. Murphy, Sr. is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Orlando are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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