Atty. Terrence H. "Terry" Murphy

Atty. Terrence H. "Terry" Murphy

Terry Murphy has represented employers for more than 30 years in all aspects of labor and employment law, including: Discrimination and employment jury trials Employment class actions Fair Labor Standards Act collective actions Equal Employment Opportunity Commission litigation National Labor Relations Board proceedings Collective bargaining Labor arbitration Complex transaction advice He practices regularly in multiple federal district courts and has extensive knowledge of: Title VII The Americans with Disabilities Act The Age Discrimination in Employment Act The National Labor Relations Act

Call (412) 201-7600 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Terrence H. "Terry" Murphy at a glance

Terrence H. "Terry" Murphy is a employment attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Littler. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Cornell University (—, 1977) and University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Terry Murphy has represented employers for more than 30 years in all aspects of labor and employment law, including:

  • Discrimination and employment jury trials
  • Employment class actions
  • Fair Labor Standards Act collective actions
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission litigation
  • National Labor Relations Board proceedings
  • Collective bargaining
  • Labor arbitration
  • Complex transaction advice

    He practices regularly in multiple federal district courts and has extensive knowledge of:

    • Title VII
    • The Americans with Disabilities Act
    • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
    • The National Labor Relations Act
    • Executive Order 11246
    • Public sector bargaining laws

      In recent years, Terry has:

      • Represented a major trucking company in EEOC pattern-and-practice sex discrimination litigation
      • Defended retail chains, oilfield drilling companies and life insurers in asserted nationwide collective actions under FLSA
      • Defended a Fortune 100 manufacturing company in a nationwide age discrimination class action

        Formerly, the Assistant General Counsel of a Fortune 12 manufacturing company, Terry counsels employers on wage and hour matters, human resource practices and policies, affirmative action, reductions-in-force, workplace investigations and corporate transactions. His clients include hospitals, universities and manufacturing companies.

        Terry regularly speaks on labor and employment law issues for the American Bar Association and other groups. He has been a chapter editor and senior editor of the Employment Discrimination Law (BNA).

Practice Areas Explained

Terrence H. "Terry" Murphy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terrence H. "Terry" Murphy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Terrence H. "Terry" Murphy is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

Looking for additional Pennsylvania attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Pittsburgh or all attorneys in Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Terrence H. "Terry" Murphy

Where is Terrence H. "Terry" Murphy's law office located?
Terrence H. "Terry" Murphy's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Littler. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Terrence H. "Terry" Murphy handle?
Terrence H. "Terry" Murphy focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
Where did Terrence H. "Terry" Murphy go to law school?
Terrence H. "Terry" Murphy earned their education at (—, 1977); (J.D., 1975); (—, 1972).
How can I contact Terrence H. "Terry" Murphy for a consultation?
You can contact Terrence H. "Terry" 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 Terrence H. "Terry" Murphy received?
Terrence H. "Terry" Murphy's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Affirmative Action Plans; Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions.

Education

Cornell University
- 1977
J.D.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1975
University of Rochester
- 1972

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Affirmative Action Plans
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defense
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Harassment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Title VII Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wage-Hour Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, Cambridge Who's Who
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, America's Leading Lawyers for Business - Chambers USA, 2004-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, International Who's Who of Management Labour and Employment Lawyers - Who's Who Legal, 2009-2014
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, Who's Who in American Law, 2014
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Pittsburgh)
- 2017

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
New York, New York State Bar Association

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.