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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
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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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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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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Insurance
Posted by Wanda | April 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Results
When my son was in his accident, I was overwhelmed and didn’t know where to turn. From the first visit, Brian Murphy took the weight off our shoulders. He handled everything — the insurance calls, the medical liens, the paperwork — with skill and compassion, and kept us updated every step of the way...
Posted by Brian | September 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Best Representation
I was injured in a motorcycle accident. Brian reviewed my case and my insurance and was brutally honest. He did not give me false hope like some law firms do. Brian went above and beyond my expectations to try and fight to make sure every avenue was explored for my compensation. He even offered advic...
Posted by Heather | January 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Extensive Knowledge with Difficult Cases
From previously working in the legal field, Brian Murphy has been the most thorough and positive lawyer that I've personally dealt with. I had a difficult situation with more than one accident and several insurance carriers and Brian knew perfectly how to navigate the waters and came out with nearly ...
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