With more than 20 years of experience, Brian Murphy provides comprehensive legal analysis and strategic guidance to corporate clients, private individuals, and government entities throughout all stages of litigation. He meticulously considers all options, including alternative dispute resolution, to identify the most effective approach for protecting his clients and minimizing their exposure to risk. Brian balances his acute attention to detail with a constant focus on the bigger picture. He fosters collaborative relationships with all counsel involved in litigation matters to ensure organization, steer the litigation towards the best resolution, and leverage these relationships to manage client expenses. Brian maintains a strong courtroom presence and drives case strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for both individual and corporate clients through critical thinking and innovative approaches.
Brian is admitted to practice in all California district courts and has extensive experience in all aspects of federal and state civil litigation with a focus on product liability, premises liability, personal injury, and government liability. He has represented manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and major retailers in mass and toxic tort litigation and product defect claims, and has defended clients against claims involving consumer and commercially available chemicals, substances, and materials. His clients range from large corporations to small businesses across various industries, including biotech, chemical, communications, construction, education, entertainment, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, law enforcement, manufacturing, pest control, retail, and transportation. Additionally, Brian has significant experience defending municipalities and other government entities and their employees, as well as schools, school districts and employers.