Atty. Thomas P. "Tom" Murphy
Thomas P. Murphy is a Partner in the Washington, D.C.
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Thomas P. "Tom" Murphy is a employment and litigation attorney based in Reston, Virginia, practicing at Jackson Lewis PC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in New York (1978), District of Columbia (1981), Maryland (1988), and Virginia (1989). Educated at Vermont Law School (JD, 1978) and Clarkson University (BS, 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Thomas P. Murphy is a Partner in the Washington, D.C
- Region office of Jackson Lewis, P.C
- His practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling
- Mr. Murphy has tried more than 65 jury trials in the past 38 years as a federal prosecutor and in private practice
- In addition, he routinely advises clients on the labor and employment aspects of doing business in ther countries, a subject on which he frequently speaks and writes
- Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Murphy was an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia where he served in the Chronic Offender Unit
- He was the recipient of the US Department of Justice's Special Achievenemt Award for his successful prosecution of a number of cases of notoriety
- For four years, Mr. Murphy served as a Lieutenant in the U.S
- Navy
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas P. "Tom" Murphy's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas P. "Tom" Murphy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Thomas P. "Tom" Murphy is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Thomas P. "Tom" Murphy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Reston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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