About Michael Patrick Murphy, Jr.

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.

 

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Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
April 05, 2019
Hired Attorney

Michael Murphy and his colleagues were incredibly efficient, personable, and genuine. Michael was extremely well-versed in the relevant laws, and simultaneously was able to explain the legal process in a simple, understandable manner. Choosing a lawyer is overwhelming, but Michael Murphy and his colleagues were diligent, very responsive to calls and emails, extremely easy to work with, and kept in regular contact. Nothing but positive things to say about Murphy Law Group.

 
Wrongful Termination
Posted by anonymous
February 08, 2019
Hired Attorney

He and his office kept me posted on my case. I knew I was in good hands and I felt very confident that together we would win the case. Whenever I would contact the office they were very prompt and polite, they treat me with respect.

Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
January 15, 2019
Hired Attorney

The Murphy Law Group has helped my family and I through a very difficult time. From the start, I felt like they treated my problems as their own. The most valuable asset for a law firm, in my personal opinion, is that everything was in my own, personal best interest. Every action taken was explained and thoroughly discussed. More importantly, I never felt pushed in a certain direction. All options were laid on the table, pros and cons were talked about in detail, always with exceptional knowledg

 
Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
January 10, 2019
Hired Attorney

I was thoroughly impressed and grateful for the efforts of Mr. Murphy and his staff. They worked diligently on my case and fought as hard, if not harder, for my interests as I would have. Mr. Murphy constantly kept me in the loop. He responded to my emails promptly and phoned me whenever he needed clarification or had an important update. I was doubtful and worried about my situation when I first contacted Mr. Murphy. He immediately convinced me that my position was relevant.

 
Discrimination
Posted by anonymous
October 01, 2019
Hired Attorney

Michael Murphy was a excellent lawyer concerning my case. He was honest, compassionate and willing to help me and his demeanor is very genuine. My case only took a year or less to be completed and that has everything to do with the diligent workers at Murphy Law Group.

Wrongful Termination
Posted by Daniel
October 17, 2023
Hired Attorney

My entire career with United Parcel Service (UPS) spanned May 8, 2023, to June 15. As a re-hire, I had assumed I was being welcomed back; what I got was an employment termination without cause that included age, race, and gender discrimination. I mailed a written request for consult July 29. I mailed a second written request for consult September 5. There's been no reply as of October 17. For being completely ignored after two written requests, I cannot recommend Murphy Law Group to anyone for any reason.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Other 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

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    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

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Widener University School of Law
    Class of 2003
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    University of Scranton
    Class of 2000
    B.S.

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