Justin M. Murphy

Justin M. Murphy

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 15 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Wrongful Termination, Discrimination ... +2 more

One Boston Place Suite 2600, Boston, MA

About Justin

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 85-450 per hour

Contingency

20%-33%

Pro bono

15 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 15 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Justin M. Murphy

One Boston Place Suite 2600, Boston, MA, 02108

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Justin M. Murphy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

87 Client Reviews

Showing 41 - 45 of 87 reviews

Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2020

Knowledgeable and Professional

I spoke with Attorney Murphy about my case and he was very professional and knowledgable. Given the broad scope of my case, he provided me valuable advice in several areas, acknowledged where things went beyond his specialty, and gave me good guidance on what to do, which was spot on and highly appr...eciated.

Posted by Luis | August 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Above Expectations

Justin is a consummate professional and I had an excellent experience working with him. He answered all my questions related to my unemployment claim and explained every step of the process. He broke down every legal term so that I would understand what we were doing. Every time a difficult arose, Ju...stin knew how to deal with it. He is smart, realistic, efficient, pleasant and very experienced; All the qualities that you want in an attorney who is helping you.

Posted by Chelsea | April 18, 2019 | Employment & Labor

Very knowledgable and helpful!

Justin was very helpful and responsive. He took the time to speak with me regarding an urgent matter early on weekend so that I could feel confident taking next steps with regard to my matter. He was very knowledgable and well spoken. Justin was a recommendation from a friend and I feel comfortable r...eferring him to any of my friends or family who might have need of an employment attorney.

Posted by Jennifer | June 22, 2018 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Honest, reliable and dedicated attorney who truly cares....

I contacted the Boston Bar Association via their lawyer referral service after having been put on the back burner and forgotten by another attorney. It had been 3 months since I paid a fee for my prior attorney to assist me and never heard back since that time. Friustrated, discouraged and fed up of ...being taking advantage of by said prior attorney, I was fortunate enough to have the BBA refer me to Attorney Murphy for consult and to discuss the merits of my case. I was pleasantly surprised when he answered my first call and he so graciously consulted with me for FREE for 23 minutes. That was more than my prior attorney gave me whom I paid $632 for just one consult. Not only did Attorney Murphy listen to me after venting over my disappointment of my prior attorney, but he consulted with me, gave me his honest opinion, and I could tell that he truly cared. What went from a feeling of hopelessness and me being at the point of giving up, turned my day around into an optimistic and satisfied feeling of relief. Most attorneys screen their calls or wait to hear what a voicemail will tell them before they give anyone the time of day… BUT NOT Attorney Murphy. He could have charged me to come in and consult for his time but he evidently saw that I had been taken advantage of and truly wanted to help me. When retaining an attorney, it’s not always due to a pleasant or easy circumstance one is doing through and if you want someone who will fight for you, be honest to you, and truly represent you in the most ethical and reliable manner, Attorney Murphy is the attorney for you! THANK YOU AGAIN ATTORNEY MURPHY!!!

Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Client

Justin represented me for a case regarding wrongful termination and racial discrimination. He was professional, easy to talk to, and always available via phone or email. I think the most comforting part about working with Justin was his trustworthy character.

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Justin M. Murphy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shaun Hannafin

Landlord or tenant lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Although we were opposing counsel on a specific matter, Justin demonstrated true professionalism and knowledge in the area of Landlord/Tenant Law. I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Ayr

Unknown lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've had the pleasure of spending countless hours in Housing Court working side by side with Justin as volunteers at the Lawyer For The Day table, and I've also spent quite a bit of time picking his brain and discussing both the practice and business of law. He is my go-to referral for employment matters, and someone I endorse without reservation."

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Clarence Richardson

Unknown lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Atty. Murphy, because he is one of the hardest working attorneys that I know. I had the pleasure of working with Atty. Murphy on some matters, and I found working with him to be a pleasure. He is polite, caring, and overall just a great person."

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Edward Rice

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Murphy and I worked together at VLP. He is a dedicated lawyer with a commitment to both the law and his clients. I have sought his advice for my clients based on his experience in discrimination cases. I have referred clients to Attorney Murphy for help with their employment issues and would happily do so again."

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Shaun Hannafin

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Steven Ayr

Business lawyer

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Clarence Richardson

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Edward Rice

Landlord or tenant lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Best Lawyer, Expertise

2024

Best Lawyer, Expertise

2023

Best Lawyer, Expertise

2022

Best Lawyer, Expertise

2021

Top Lawyer, Boston Magazine

2014

President’s Award, Boston Bar Association

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Principal, Law Office of Justin M. Murphy

2010 - 2011

Staff Attorney, Volunteer Lawyer's Project

Associations

2023 - Present

Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

Boston Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, Employment Law Practice Group

Member

2010 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Employer Liable for Racial Discrimination

Client won backpay and emotional distress

Judgment for tenants

Judgment in favor of tenants for $63,220.00.

Employer Liable for Wrongful Termination & Retaliation

Client won judgment for back pay and emotional distress

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Education

2004

Vermont Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Vermont Law School

MA - Masters

1999

Wheaton College, Norton MA

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1995

Thayer Academy

High School

Languages

English

Activity

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