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Biography
Prior to joining The RGLZ Law firm, Brian served as the managing attorney for a successful plaintiff’s personal injury firm. Earlier in his career he was an associate at a major New York law firm, where his practice focused in the areas of labor and employment law and civil litigation for a variety of public and private sector clients. He regularly worked with labor unions during collective bargaining, disciplinary hearings, mediations and arbitrations. After law school he served as an Assistant District Attorney in the County Court Trial Bureau of the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. While a prosecutor, he conducted a substantial number of jury trials to verdict with a tremendous success rate. He successfully tried cases ranging from DWI to murder.
Education:
Brian earned his Juris Doctor degree from St. John’s University School of Law, where he served as Executive Articles Editor of the A.B.I. Law Review. Previously, Brian was a magna cum laude graduate of Boston College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in History.
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Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
30%
Car Accident
25%
Medical Malpractice
15%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-33%
Awards
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5
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 18 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Rappaport, Glass, Levine & Zullo, LLP
(631) 293-2918
Fax
733 3rd Avenue, New York, NY, 10017
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Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Brian Murphy is the best attorney ever!!
I was a referred by a friend to go see Brian Murphy and I’m so happy I went!! From the minute I got in there he took time to go over my case thoroughly and gave me his undevited attention! He treated me like I was his only client! He really cared about my case and only wanted the best for me consider...
Posted by Vito | April 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
The man with the plan!
Brian was referred to me by a friend & ever since he took my case I felt a sense of security. He assured me that he would be able to handle my case and he guided me through the process. Brian was very personable, caring, confident and professional at the same time. From the beginning every doctor ...
Posted by Joe | October 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
EXTREMELY CARING
Brian Murphy is a very sympathetic lawyer ( I didn't think there were any) who helped me get a settlement from a car accident, where I was injured. Throughout this whole year long process, Brian answered all of my calls and messages immediately and often reached out to me. He truly seemed concerne...
Posted by Andrea | March 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Brian Murphy
I would like to share my experience with having Brian Murphy as my daughter's attorney in a recent criminal case. From the first minute you either meet Brian or speak with him on the phone his professionalism, knowledge and compassion is very obvious to anyone. Brian feels like the special friend or...
Posted by Adam, Long Island Resident | March 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Compassion in a non compassionate world
Life will give you many difficult situations and that is to be expected. What was unexpected is that when dealing with this I would find such a well versed, empathetic and compassionate person in my attorney. Not only did we come out of this situation better than expected but Brian made both me and ...
Brian P. Murphy's Lawyer Endorsements
"Brian is an intelligent, hardworking and skilled attorney. I've had the opportunity to watch him in the courtroom and he is very effective. Any client of his, whether accused of a crime or injured due to the negligence of another, is fortunate to have his help."
"Brian Murphy is a highly skilled, professional attorney. He always treats his clients with the utmost respect and vigorously defends there interests."
"Brian is an exceptional attorney. His knowledge of legal matters is impressively extensive, but more importantly he has a deep focus on the needs of his clients. Highly recommended."
"Highly knowledgeable attorney who provides outstanding representation to his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. A great lawyer, colleague, and friend. Bad taste in baseball teams but otherwise exceptional."
David Pilato
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Martindale AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
AVPreeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Lifetime Member - Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2021
Lifetime Member - Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2020
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney, Attorney & Practice Magazine
2019
National Top 10 Under 40 - Excellence in Personal Injury, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
10 Best, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
Work Experience
2015 - 2018
Trial Attorney, The Matera Law Firm
2012 - 2015
Managing Attorney, Schwartzapfel Lawyers, PC
2009 - 2012
Associate, Bond Schoeneck & King
2006 - 2009
Assistant District Attorney, Nassau County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2013 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
2008 - Present
Suffolk County Bar Association
2007 - Present
Nassau County Bar Association
2006 - Present
New York State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
$2 Million Dollar Settlement
$2,000,000 Settlement
$2.5 Million Settlement During Trial
$2.5 million
$577,500 Verdict
$577,500
$700,000 Award
$700,000
$575,000 Award
$575,000
$375,000 Mediated Settlement on Eve of Trial
$375,000
Education
2006
St. John's University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Boston College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish