Michael Patrick Murphy, Jr.

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Michael Patrick Murphy, Jr.: Attorney with Murphy Law Group, LLC
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Mr. Murphy has devoted his entire legal career to employment law. He has represented both employees and employers and knows all the angles and pressure points in any employment dispute. He has litigated claims brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”), the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN”), the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (“PHRA”) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“LAD”).

Mr. Murphy also has extensive experience bringing individual and class claims pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and similar state wage and hour statutes. He has substantial experience in class and collective action certification, facilitation of class notification, litigation of wage and hour claims, class member depositions, assessment of damages and settlement. He has successfully litigated class and collective claims on behalf of groups of employees and recovered millions of dollars in unlawfully denied compensation.

In addition to the above, Mr. Murphy provides counseling to employees regarding employment contract negotiation, non-competition agreements, as well as severance package review and negotiation. Finally, Mr. Murphy provides legal counseling to executives and physicians who are in the process of negotiating initial and renewed employment contacts.

Mr. Murphy strives to provide quality, client-focused representation. He understands that employment disputes are personal and very emotional. Mr. Murphy provides frequent updates regarding client matters and is always available to answer any all questions clients have regarding legal matters. Mr. Murphy learned at a very young age the importance of honesty, hard-work and determination and he strives to practice law with these hallmarks in mind.

Mr. Murphy obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Scranton, where he played baseball, and obtained his law degree from Widener University School of Law where he was designated a Widener Scholar and graduated within the top of his class.

Mr. Murphy is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and before the United States District Court for Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Mr. Murphy was born and raised in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and currently resides there with his wife and three (3) children.

Areas of Practice (15)

  • Employment Law
  • Family and Medical Leave Act Claims
  • Disability and Americans with Disabilities Act Claims
  • Wage and Hour Class and Collective Action
  • Employment Contract and Non-Compete Agreement
  • Discrimination Claims
  • Severence Agreement Review and Negotiation
  • Sexual Harassment Claims
  • Workplace Discrimination
  • Wrongful Termination and Retaliation
  • Pregnancy Discrimination
  • National Labor Relations Act Claims
  • Hostile Work Environment
  • Non-Compete Clauses
  • Whistleblower Claims

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Scranton, B.S., 2000
Law School Attended:
Widener University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2003
Year of First Admission:
2003
Admission:
2004, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 2016, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania; 2003, Pennsylvania; 2003, New Jersey; 2003, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Memberships:

Admitted in PA and NJ

ISLN:
917371453

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (18 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0
  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 02/12/21 in Labor and Employment

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 02/10/21 in Labor and Employment

    Michael is the best plaintiff side employment lawyer I have ever worked against. He advocates zealously, fairly and with decorum on behalf of his clients. I highly recommend him.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/01/21 in Labor and Employment

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/01/21 in Discrimination

    I have known Michael for many years and find his professional, ethics and competence to be of the highest quality. I refer cases to him and there are even instances when we are adversaries and in every instance I have come to highly regard him as a p... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 02/01/21 in Wrongful Termination

    I have known Mike for approximately ten (10) years and he actually shared space in our office for several years as a solo practitioner. After leaving, he turned that solo practice into a medium sized firm with 8 lawyers now. That success is attribu... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/26/21 in Labor and Employment

    Mr. Murphy is an exceptional lawyer and well regarded amongst the bar.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/26/21 in Labor and Employment

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/26/21 in Labor and Employment

    Exceptional attorney in every way!

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/26/21 in Labor and Employment

    Mike Murphy is an authority in the field of employment law and dedicated his career tailored to all things employment. From sexual harassment to class/collective actions under the FLSA, Mike Murphy is Philadelphia's preeminent employment law attorney... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/25/21 in Labor and Employment

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First time ever getting a lawyer for myself, and the overall search and vetting can be a bit overwhelming- the practice for Mike Murphy made it easier to make a decision in which lawyer to go with! Th...

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