Atty. Thomas Murphy
Thomas H. Murphy joined Cogan & Power as a partner in July of 2014 after working at another local plaintiffs' personal injury law firm.
Medical Malpractice Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 29+ Years Experience
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About Thomas Murphy at a Glance
Thomas Murphy is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Cogan & Power, P.C. Attorneys at Law. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1997) and University of Arizona (B.A., 1993). Active member of Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, South Suburban Bar Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas Murphy
- Thomas H. Murphy joined Cogan & Power as a partner in July of 2014 after working at another local plaintiffs' personal injury law firm
- Over the 11 years thus far that Tom has represented victims of negligence and medical malpractice, he has recovered over $40 million in verdicts and settlements for his clients
- Prior to becoming a personal injury lawyer in 2003, Tom was a civil defense lawyer representing hospitals and physicians in medical malpractice cases
- While a medical malpractice defense lawyer, Tom learned defense strategies and developed an invaluable skill set that has helped him achieve numerous multimillion dollar results for his clients as a plaintiffs' lawyer
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Thomas Murphy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Murphy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Medical Malpractice in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-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 Chicago Choose Thomas 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 Thomas Murphy's practice in the field of medical malpractice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas Murphy brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Medical Malpractice Practice
Concentrating on medical malpractice means Thomas Murphy's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Thomas 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 Thomas Murphy Handles in Chicago
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