Carol Ann Murphy

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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Carol Ann Murphy has over 35 years of extensive trial and appellate experience in both federal and state court systems in the areas of general liability, product liability, construction law and government or municipal liability.

Ms. Murphy represents a wide range of corporations, businesses, business owners and individuals including homeowners’ associations, condominium associations, property management companies, contractors, retail, restaurant and bar establishments.

Also included within Ms. Murphy’s client base are insurers, homeowners, product manufacturers, industrial plants, apartment complexes, animal owners and rescuers and vehicle operators.

Ms. Murphy has significant expertise in:

a- alcohol-related and assault matters against restaurants, bars, clubs and homeowners,
a- weather-related fall accidents involving rain, snow or ice,
a- slip and fall accidents due to liquids or substances,
a- trip and fall accidents involving sidewalk, carpeting, stairs, obstructions and parking lots,
a- dog bite or animal attack cases against owners, animal rescues, kennels and animal trainers, and
a- product liability involving household and commercial products.

Ms. Murphy’s expertise includes construction litigation involving property damage claims and injury matters, from fractures to amputations and fatalities. She represents general contractors and subcontractors in complex construction cases including building collapses, falls from heights, slip and falls and equipment accidents.

Ms. Murphy also specializes in the defense of municipalities, other governmental authorities and their officials in premises liability matters. She has previous experience defending such entities and individuals in civil rights matters involving wrongful arrest, unlawful search and seizure, excessive force and prison abuse.

Ms. Murphy has experience in all trial, appellate and mediation forums including arbitration hearings (UM/UIM, state court and binding high/low), jury and bench trials and appellate courts.

Ms. Murphy has lectured to attorneys for CLE credits and clients on such topics as liquor liability, municipal liability, dog bite liability, premises liability, civil procedure and discovery strategy as well as having several publications on such topics.

Honors

•AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated
•Super Lawyers Rated

Articles & Publications

Dram Shop & Liquor Liability in Pennsylvania

2024 Premises Liability Update

Defending the Dog Bite Case

A Primer for Pennsylvania Municipal Liability Issues

Speaking Engagements

•“Liability on Tap: What Every Litigator Should Know About PA Liquor Law” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, August 2025
•“2024 Premises Liability Litigation” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, February 2024
•“Liquor Liability Law 2023” Pennsylvania Bar Institute and Philadelphia Bar Association, August 2023
•“Dog Bite Litigation Issues” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, July 2023

News & Case Results

Arbitration Panel Rules for Defense in Montgomery County Slip and Fall Case

12 Attorneys Named to the 2025 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers & Rising Stars Lists

Congratulations to Our 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Automobile & Trucking
  • General Liability
  • Healthcare & Senior Living
  • Hospitality & Retail
  • Insurance Consulting
  • Products Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Public Entity & Civil Rights

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Temple University, B.A., 1983
Law School Attended:
Delaware Law School of Widener University, J.D., 1986
Year of First Admission:
1986
Admission:
1986, Pennsylvania; 1986, United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania; 1986, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Memberships:

Professional Memberships and Activities

•Pennsylvania Bar Association
•Philadelphia Bar Association
•Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity

Birth Information:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 26, 1961
Reported Cases:
Representative Matters: Defense verdicts in jury trials: alleged defective hydraulic lift and improper installation resulting in personal injury (Dinardo v. Lubricating Equipment, et. al.); alleged assault by security personnel against patron resulting in personal injury (Boyd v. Pat's); alleged fall down in industrial plant resulting in personal injury (Plante v. Herr, et. al.; alleged failure of municipality to clear street of snow and ice resulting in personal injury (Pelz v. Borough of Conshohocken, et. al.); alleged negligent operation by municipal employee operating a municipal vehicle resulting in personal injury (Vitucci v. Battista, et. al.); alleged discrimination, wrongful termination and libel and slander of independent contractor for municipality resulting in firing and economic losses of police chief and officer (Hutchinson, et. al. v. Hunt, et. al.); .; Defense verdicts in bench trials: slip and fall resulting in personal injury (LaRubio v. Standard Tap); defense verdicts in high low arbitration: store display allegedly tipped over and struck plaintiff resulting in personal injury (Fortuda v. Petsmart, et. al.); and alleged slip and fall resulting in personal injury (Lipscomb v. Famous Dave's).; Civil motion practice: successful judgment on the pleadings: court granted judgement based upon defendant company was acting on behalf of a governmental entity and was entitled to immunity under the Torts Claim Act (Billman v. Urban v. LTL Consultants); and court granted judgement based on immunity of borough fire company (Soppick v. Borough of Conshohocken). Successful motion for summary judgement: trial court granted summary judgement for dog rescue which the Pa. Superior Court upheld ( Bobb v. German Shepherd Rescue,); trial court granted summary judgement for insurer finding no UIM benefits due to family exclusion provision which Pa. Superior Court upheld (Rahner v. Progressive); and district trial court denied summary judgement for insurer finding UM coverage which the Third Circuit of United States overturned and ordered the district court to enter judgement in favor of insurer which the district court did upon remand (Progressive v. Gondi).
ISLN:
902291346

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Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (11 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Special Counsel on 03/10/25 in Insurance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/10/25 in Products Liability

    Ms. Murphy is known not only for her excellent representation of her clients, she is known for being extremely helpful to other lawyers as a mentor and instructor.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 02/18/25 in Liquor Liability

    Ms. Murphy handles complex liquor liability and personal injuries matters and always achieves an excellent result. She is a highly skilled litigator and negotiator. Opposing Counsel hold her in very high regard.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/25/25 in Insurance

    I have known Carol Ann Murphy for many years. Not only have I had cases where we litigated against one another, but since I have been a sole arbitrator and mediator, she has come before me and presented many cases. I have always found her abilities t... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/24/25 in Insurance

    She is a thorough and experienced attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/24/25 in Civil Litigation

    Carol Ann is, by far, one of the most seasoned, spectacular, fair, hard-working &honorable Trial Attorney that I have encountered in my 42 years as a lawyer. I have worked with her on cases as her opposing counsel, as a Binding Arbitrator and as... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/24/25 in Insurance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Founder on 01/24/25 in Automobile Accidents

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Founder on 01/24/25 in Premises Liability

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Founder on 01/24/25 in Litigation

    Carol Ann has, for many years, been a formidable and fair litigator. She exhibits high competency, excellence and ethics. I offer my highest recommendation without reservation.

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