Michael R. Murphy

Michael R. Murphy is a trial attorney practicing primarily in the area of personal injury litigation (plaintiff and defense). He has practiced throughout Northern Arizona for over 50 years, handling numerous jury and bench trials, both in Superior Court and Federal District Court. Over the last several years, Mr. Murphy has used his trial experience to help guide parties to a fair and just resolution of their cases through the mediation and arbitration process.

Honors/Memberships:
Selected – Super Lawyers of the Southwest, Best Lawyers in America, Americans Top 100 Attorneys
Past President – State Bar of Arizona
Member of the Year – State Bar of Arizona 1998
Presidents Award – State Bar of Arizona 2025
Certified Specialist – Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, State Bar of Arizona (1990-2026)
Fellow – International Academy of Trial Lawyers, American College of Trial Lawyers and International Society of Barristers (Emeritus)
Member – National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Founding Fellow – Arizona Bar Foundation