James P. Murphy

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James P. Murphy: Attorney with Murphy, Armstrong & Felton, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

James Murphy was admitted to the Washington Bar in 1988 and the Oregon Bar in 2006 and continues to have an extremely active civil trial and litigation defense practice in the Pacific Northwest. Mr. Murphy has extensive experience representing and defending institutional clients through trial in state and federal courts throughout Washington and Oregon in employment / employer liability, products liability, insurance coverage, complex litigation, business litigation, lender and financial institution disputes, personal injury, environmental, and construction defect cases.

Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Murphy served as an appellate clerk with the Washington State Court of Appeals Division I with the Honorable Walter E. Webster, Jr. Mr. Murphy is admitted to the Washington and Oregon State Bar Associations, United States District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington and the District of Oregon, United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Murphy graduated magna cum laude in 1988 from Gonzaga University School of Law. Mr. Murphy is a founder and partner of Murphy, Armstrong & Felton LLP.

Professional Associations

Litigation Section of the Washington State Bar;

Washington State Defense Trial Lawyers Association;

King County Bar Association;

Defense Research Institute
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Areas of Practice (14)

  • Employment
  • Employer Liability
  • Construction and Commercial Disputes
  • Environmental Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Appellate
  • Civil Litigation
  • Dispute Resolution
  • General
  • Insurance
  • Labor
  • Land Use
  • Litigation
  • Real Property/Land Use

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Seattle University, B.A., 1985
Law School Attended:
Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1988
Year of First Admission:
1988
Admission:
2006, Oregon; 1988, Washington
Birth Information:
1963
ISLN:
902287424

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (26 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 05/14/19 in Litigation

    My. Murphy is a Barry strong litigator. Smart, tenacious, highly ethical. I have no hesitation in recommending him.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 05/14/19 in Insurance

    Very strong in this area.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 05/14/19 in Environmental Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 05/14/19 in Construction Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 05/14/19 in Civil Litigation

    Me. Murphy is a highly capable litigator, smart and tenacious. I would readily use him again,

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other on 05/14/19 in Civil Litigation

    Mr. Murphy is an outstanding trial lawyer - diligent, clear-headed, ethical and personable.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/14/19 in Civil Litigation

    Smart, able, fair and represents the best qualities of the legal profession. A worthy opponent.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/14/19 in Civil Litigation

    Definitely AV material.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/14/19 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/14/19 in Civil Litigation

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (1 review)

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Contact Information:

206-414-2538  Phone

206-985-9790  Fax

maflegal.com/seattle-legal-team/james-p-murphy

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