Growing up in Seattles Rainier Valley in the 1950s, I learned as a child that people worked hard to make a living. My mothers favorite saying was by William... more
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John was able to turn a horrible situation into one that was most tolerable. He has an amazing intellect and yet can hold an informative lay...
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My life's work involves providing a safe and confidential environment for my clients. John helped protect the privileges within this sacred client/...
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John Murphy is what I refer to as a “Lawyer’s Lawyer.” My family and my staff are well aware that John Murphy is my lawyer and is our law firm’s...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Eugene Moses
, Bellingham (WA), 9 days ago
John first came to my attention by the enormous respect he had from other lawyers in the community who I respected enormously. To me, there can be...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Michael Brodsky
, Bellingham (WA), 10 days ago
Résumé
License
37 years since John William Murphy was first licensed to practice law.
State
License status
Year acquired
Last updated by Avvo
Washington
Active
1975
01/31/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Work Experience
Position
Duration
Attorney at
Brett Murphy - Washington's Injury Lawyers
2011–present
Owner at
John W. Murphy Law Office
1985–2011
Judge Pro Tem at
Skagit County District Court
1990–1990
Special Deputy Prosecutor at
Skagit County Prosecutor's Office
1985–1985
Chief Criminal Deputy at
Skagit County Prosecutor's Office
1982–1984
Judge Pro Tempore at
Spokane County District Court