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Biography
Mr. Murphey was born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1971. Before entering college, he served in the U. S. Army Infantry where he earned his airborne wings, and had the honor of serving as a sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
He earned his A. A. summa cum laude from Miami-Dade Community college in 1999 and his B. A. from Florida International University magna cum laude in 2002, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. In 2006, Mr. Murphey earned his law degree cum laude from Nova Southeastern University. There, he was an articles editor for the Law Review and served on the Moot Court Executive Board.
His practice areas include general and maritime personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, civil appeals, and labor disputes. Mr. Murphey has represented clients before numerous state and federal courts, the Social Security Administration Office of Hearings and Appeals, the United States Department of Labor, Florida’s Division of Administrative Hearings, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Mr. Murphey is admitted to practice before all Florida Courts, the United States District Court for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.
He is a member of the Appellate Practice, Trial Lawyers, Young Lawyers and Labor & Employment sections of the Florida Bar Association. Mr. Murphey is also a member of the Broward County Justice Association, The Broward Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyers Association.
Practice Areas
15
Practice Areas
Admiralty and Maritime
7%
20 years
Animal and Dog Bites
7%
Animal Law
7%
Appeals
7%
20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 19 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of M. Benjamin Murphey
Lawlor White & Murphey, LLP, 2211 Davie Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312
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Posted by Jeff | June 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection
Relatively Small Case Great Result
Mr Murphey was tireless in helping me resolve a case where we bought a New Couch with Stains on it that cost $500 to remedy. We were especially impressed with his 20 Hour Prep Total Prep time for our Depositions. It was almost like he was willing to take $500 out of his own pocket to resolve the matt...
Posted by Patrick J. Tighe | June 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Admiralty & Maritime
100 % committed to justice for the injured
I have never had much luck with the lawyers. I got into an accident a year ago on a cruise ship. This accident was not my fault. I was recommended by my friend who had already worked with Mr. Benjamin Murphey before and was very satisfied, to go his office for a consultation. Ben was very professiona...
Posted by P Kostelnick | December 14, 2009
Very Lucky
This is one of the best lawyers I have ever came across, very trustworthy and very caring. Ben is a wonderful lawyer and really is passionate about his work. He always calls you back and cares about you not the money. He will fight for you no matter what. I have been using Ben for the last 2 years an...
M. Benjamin Murphey's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Ben. Ben is one of the more aggressive litigators and knowledgeable lawyers that I know. And I know hundreds of lawyers. Ben litigates in both state and federal court."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is hard working and tenacious. He never stops fighting for his clients and he gets results. He is a warrior on behalf of his clients. I would not hesitate to refer cases to him. ."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is of the highest moral and ethical character. He takes care of his clients and they trust him. Insurance companies fear him. Judges trust him."
"I don't know many lawyers with more knowledge of the law than Ben!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ben Murphey is an excellent trial attorney and advocate for his clients. He truly understands how to navigate through the legal system to get results for his clients and protect their rights. With Ben Murphey, a personal injury client will be well represented."
"I have known Mr. Murphey now for several years and have always known him to be extremely professional and diligent. He is the perfect mixture of experience and intelligence. I highly recommend Mr. Murphey and his firm."
"When I have a novel legal issue, Ben is one of the first people I call"
"Ben Murphy is a tremendous trial lawyer. I have known Ben for many years and recently worked with him on a case. I can attest to his intelligence and dedication to his practice and his skills in the courtroom. He is an excellent attorney."
"I endorse Benjamin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Ben has a rare wealth of legal knowledge that he brings to the table for each of his clients."
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"Ben is an excellent attorney with an unsurpassed fund of legal knowledge and ability."
"Ben is a fabulous attorney. I've seen his work first-hand, and Ben is as smart and sharp as anyone. He is also tenacious in representing his clients to achieve the best possible results. Ben is one of the finest attorneys in South Florida, and will continue to make his legal mark throughout the entire State."
"Ben is an excellent lawyer who is tenacious and well prepared!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is an excellent attorney always willing to lend a hand to his peers. Ben is very knowledgeable and always goes the extra mile for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer. He is diligent, trustworthy and practices at an extremely high level. His clients will receive excellent service."
"I am so confident in Ben's skills and abilities that I regularly refer medical negligence, employment, and workers' compensation matters to him and to his firm."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Florida Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Florida Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2002
Dean's List, Nova Southeastern University
2002
Book Award, LSV 2, Nova Southeastern University
2002
Oustanding Academic Achievement Award, Florida International University
2002
Dean's List, Florida International University
2002
Membership, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
2002
Membership, Golden Key International Honor Society
2002
Membership, Phi Beta Kappa
2001
Book Award, LSV 1, Nova Southeastern University
2001
Book Award, Civil Procedure, Nova Southeastern University
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Attorney, Lawlor Winston, LLP
1900 - Present
Partner, Lawlor, White & Murphey
2006 - 2007
Attorney, Paul Buechele, P.A.
1996 - 2006
Paralegal, Paul Buechele, P.A. (FKA Buechele & Sullivan, P.A.)
Associations
2011 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationEagle Member
2011 - Present
American Association for JusticeAdmiralty Section
2011 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationVanguard Committee
2010 - Present
Palm Beach County Justice AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Florida Admiralty Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Broward Chapter of the Federal Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Broward County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2010
Broward County Justice AssociationBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Lawlor Winston White & Murphey Case Results
Available on firm's website
Education
2006
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
Juris Doctor cum laude
2002
Florida International University
BA - Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude
1999
Miami-Dade Community College
A.A. summa cum laude
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
I have not served yet, can my case get thrown out if I do not comply with completing the case management conference portion 1st?
23 Dec 2015
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What is the current acceptable billable hour increment for attorney-client communications, i.e. phone calls and emails?
15 Aug 2015
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In Florida, does the Proposal for Settlement (PFS) get filed with the Court? Is filing a PFS with the court required?
24 Mar 2015