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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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State: New York
Acquired: 2007
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Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Multi million dollar construction accident settlement
In 2016 I was injured on a NYC construction site and my case was given to Brian in 2018. When Brian took my case he always took my calls and answered my texts immediately and answered any questions I had in complete detail and understanding. Brian walked me through every step of the procedure from fi...
Posted by Sue & Tom | September 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Dog Attack
I would like to take this opportunity to recommend the personal injury law firm of Rappaport, Glass, Levine & Zullo LLP (RGLZ). Two years ago, both my husband and I were attacked by a neighbor’s dog. These separate incidents were less than 24 hours apart. Pretty traumatizing! Our attorney, Brian Murp...
Posted by James | October 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle Fall
Brian is the ultimate professional. He represented me in a motorcycle fall that I had on a road that was neglected by the town. He is easy to talk to, is a great communicator and informs you every step of the process. Hopefully the need will never arise, but if I ever need another injury attorney in...
Posted by Amanda Marrero-Maxwell | August 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
THE BEST THERE IS
Brian was a very great lawyer for and to me. He was always very prompt with getting back to me whether it be a phone call, a text or an email. Brian also gave me lots of advice and some guidance to personal matters as well. Our conversations were not always pertaining to the case, but were always on ...
Thank you for your kind words, Amanda. It was my pleasure to guide you through your difficult journey. I wish you good health and good luck in the future! Brian
Posted by Veronica | June 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Hands down an amazing attorney!
I was referred to Brian Murphy at RGLZ and I'm really glad I went with having him represent me in my case. I had been inured at a very large business and Brian helped me get what I deserved after suffering multiple injuries, ongoing therapies and exacerbations of my injury. I had to pay a lot of hosp...
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. A great lawyer, colleague, and friend. Bad taste in baseball teams but otherwise exceptional."
Criminal defense lawyer
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
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
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
$2,000,000 Settlement
$2.5 million
$577,500
$700,000
$575,000
$375,000
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
Spanish