Attorney Profile
William J. Murphy
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Overview
William (Bill) practices solely in the firm's Workers' Compensation Department. He has 10 years of experience in defending clients in workers’ compensation matters. Throughout his career, Bill has represented insured and self-insured entities, including those in the retail, restaurant, grocery, transportation and manufacturing industries.
Bill has built his practice based upon zealous advocacy, meticulous attention to detail, and frequent communication with both clients and adversaries to bring each case to a prompt and satisfactory conclusion.
Bill is an active member of the New Jersey legal community. He serves as a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate, and provides pro bono services for St. Anne's Center, a women's shelter in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
A graduate of St. Peter's University, Bill received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology and Philosophy with a minor in history. During his undergraduate studies, Bill was a member of several honor societies and received an award as outstanding member of his graduating class. Bill subsequently earned his juris doctor from Rutgers Law School. While attending Rutgers, he was the founding president of the St. Thomas More Society and the ABA Representative for the Student Bar Association.
Results
Thought Leadership
"The Implications of Remote Work on Workers' Compensation," New Jersey Law Journal, June 2023
"Under the Influence of the Intoxication Defense: Differing State Laws Can Affect Workers' Compensation Claims for Workplace Injuries," CLM Magazine, April 2023
"To Be or Not To Be: The Independent Contractor Versus Employee Debate Continues," CLM Magazine, December 2022