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also known as Murphy Law Group, LLC
Mr. Murphy has devoted his entire legal career to employment law. He has represented both employees and employers and knows all the angles and pressure points in any employment dispute. He has litigated claims brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”), the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN”), the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (“PHRA”) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“LAD”).
Mr. Murphy also has extensive experience bringing individual and class claims pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and similar state wage and hour statutes. He has substantial experience in class and collective action certification, facilitation of class notification, litigation of wage and hour claims, class member depositions, assessment of damages and settlement. He has successfully litigated class and collective claims on behalf of groups of employees and recovered millions of dollars in unlawfully denied compensation.
In addition to the above, Mr. Murphy provides counseling to employees regarding employment contract negotiation, non-competition agreements, as well as severance package review and negotiation. Finally, Mr. Murphy provides legal counseling to executives and physicians who are in the process of negotiating initial and renewed employment contacts.
Mr. Murphy strives to provide quality, client-focused representation. He understands that employment disputes are personal and very emotional. Mr. Murphy provides frequent updates regarding client matters and is always available to answer any all questions clients have regarding legal matters. Mr. Murphy learned at a very young age the importance of honesty, hard-work and determination and he strives to practice law with these hallmarks in mind.
Mr. Murphy obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Scranton, where he played baseball, and obtained his law degree from Widener University School of Law where he was designated a Widener Scholar and graduated within the top of his class.
Mr. Murphy is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and before the United States District Court for Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Mr. Murphy was born and raised in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and currently resides there with his wife and three (3) children.
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2007
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2004
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Eight Penn Center, Suite 2000, 1628 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 19103-4120
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Posted by David | March 11, 2026 | Employment & Labor
A+++++++ Recommendation
Mike Murphy is a dedicated advocate for his clients and an exceptional employment law attorney. When I found myself in a very hostile situation with my employer, he stood out not only for his deep knowledge of employment law and the legal process, but also for the genuine care he showed during a time...
Posted by Rhoda | February 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
Stress-free!
I consulted with and hired Mike Murphy and his staff regarding a discrimination matter. He and his staff were professional and detailed throughout the entire process, keeping me updated, as appropriate. During something that could be quite stressful, Mike has the ability to relax the situation. I w...
Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
True Advocate
Michael Murphy and his team are experts in employment, ADA and age discrimination law. They were professional, responsive and treated me with respect and kindness during an extremely difficult time. I would recommend Michael Murphy without hesitation.
Posted by Joe | November 13, 2018 | Wrongful Termination
Age Discrimination
I am very impressed by the professionalism and competence that I found at Murphy Law Group. I had been terminated by my employer and was quite confused on what course of action, if any, was appropriate. Ben Salvina took the time to evaluate my situation, discuss the appropriate laws, and gave me opti...
"Michael is a highly effective attorney who demonstrates excellence regularly in the court room. I endorse Michael wholeheartedly."
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New Jersey Bar AssociationMember
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JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BS - Bachelor of Science
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FLSA Collective Actions: The Battle for Conditional Certification and What Comes Afterwards
2019
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2018
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