John William Murphy

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Experience: 49 years

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Experience 49y

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Growing up in Seattle's Rainier Valley in the 1950's, I learned as a child that people worked hard to make a living. My mother's favorite saying was by William Penn, "I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again."My parents taught me and my siblings the meaning of the saying "An honest day's work for an honest day's pay," and they lived by those principles. So did I - I began working in the summers at the local steel mill at the age of 13.

Growing up, two of my heroes were Dr. William Hutchinson and coach Frank Ahern. Dr. Hutchinson, who later built the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in honor of his brother, performed surgery on me when I was 4 years old. The surgery took more than 5 hours and resulted in a bill of $50! Coach Frank Ahern spent hundreds of hours teaching me to believe in myself and my abilities. Both men, along with my parents, were instrumental in showing me the value of helping others, and leading me to a career in law.

I believe that each day I have the opportunity to do the best I can do. This is the reason I get out of bed in the morning. Every day, my life as a lawyer offers me the opportunity to make a contribution to some person or some ideal. Often, the person I am attempting to help is unable to help himself; the ideal is often one that would otherwise be disregarded.

Whether I am waiting for a jury to return with a positive verdict or negotiating a settlement that will allow an injured client to pay for medical bills, my work as an attorney is personally fulfilling. I am motivated by ensuring that justice is achieved for every person that I represent.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Washington

Since 1975

Professional Experience

2015 - Current

John W. Murphy Law

Managing Partner

2011 - 2015

Brett Murphy - Washington's Injury Lawyers

Attorney

1985 - 2011

John W. Murphy Law Office

Attorney

1998 - 2002

Washington State Committee on Jury Instructions

Committee Member

1990 - 1993

Washington State Bar Association Disciplinary Board

Board Member

1991 - 1992

Washington State Bar Association Disciplinary Review Committee

Chairman

Education

1973 - 1975

Gonzaga University School of Law

J.D.

1968 - 1971

Washington State University - Tri-Cities campus

B.A.

Awards

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Washington Super Lawyer

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Washington Super Lawyer

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Washington Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers Magazine

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Super Lawyer 2011

Washington Super Lawyers Magazine

Contacts

1002 South 3rd Street Mount Vernon WA 98273 Telephone: (360) 336-6647

Tacoma 705 S. 9th Street Suite 303 Tacoma WA 98405 Toll-Free: (800) 925-1875 Telephone: (253) 444-6455 Fax: (866) 437-0623

Seattle 10740 Meridian Ave. North Suite 209 Seattle WA 98133 Telephone: (800) 925-1875 Telephone: (360) 714-0900 Fax: (866) 437-0623

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Experience: 49 years

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