Ron Murphy
Advocates Law Firm LLC
- Biography
Attorney Ron Murphy is a 1983 graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Law and the owner and principal trial lawyer of Advocates Law Firm. His practice is devoted exclusively to helping people who have been injured to get justice and compensation; and to helping people who have been accused of misconduct to defend their reputations and liberty.
Attorney Murphy represents people injured by Auto Accidents, Legal Malpractice, or Medical Malpractice; and he defends people accused in the areas of White Collar Criminal Defense, Federal Criminal Defense, State Criminal Defense, and Attorney Grievance Defense. Attorney Murphy also handles Commercial Litigation and General Complex Litigation.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Legal Malpractice
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Fees
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Free Consultation
Free Confidential Consultation up to 15 minutes in our areas of practice: Plaintiff’s Injury, Accident & Malpractice Claims; Criminal Defense; Grievance Defense; Complex Litigation. -
Contingent Fees
In Injury, Accident, and Malpractice Claims. No fee or expenses until we win.
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Connecticut
- Since 1983
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- Languages
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
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2008 –
Current - Activities: Selected as one of Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Connecticut.
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- Adjunct Instructor – Trial Advocacy
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2005 –
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- Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
- Staff Instructor
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2000 –
Current - Activities: Teaching lawyers from around the country to be better trial lawyers for people injured or accused.
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- Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member; Former President
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1989 –
Current - Activities: President, 2000-2001
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- Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
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1989 –
Current -
- American Bar Association
- Member
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1988 –
Current - Activities: Also member of following: Criminal Justice Section; General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division; Law Practice Management Section; Section of Litigation, including Criminal Justice Committee and Expert Witnesses Committee; Center for Professional Responsibility.
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
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1988 –
Current -
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Member
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1985 –
Current -
- Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
- Member
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1985 –
Current -
- American Association for Justice
- Member
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1984 –
Current -
- Connecticut Bar Association
- Member
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1984 –
Current -
- Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
- Member; Board of Governors
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1984 –
Current - Activities: Elected to Board of Governors in 2005. Member of Medical Malpractice Committee.
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- Connecticut Bar Association / National Institute of Trial Advocacy
- Staff Instructor
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2003 –
2005 - Activities: Taught lawyers from Connecticut basic and advanced trial advocacy skills.
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- Adjunct Instructor – Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility
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2000 –
2002 -
- Professional Experience
- Owner
- Advocates Law Firm LLC
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Current
- Education
- University of Connecticut School of Law
- J.D.
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1980
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1983 -
- Springfield College
- B.S.
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1980
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- Awards
- AV Rating
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Best Lawyers in America – Criminal Defense
- Best Lawyers in America
- Best Lawyers in America – White Collar Defense
- Best Lawyers in America
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Connecticut
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- Million Dollar Advocate
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- SuperLawyer – Medical Malpractice
- Law & Politics Magazine
- SuperLawyer – Personal Injury
- SuperLawyer – Personal Injury
- SuperLawyer – Criminal Defense
- Law & Politics Magazine
- Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Recertification in process.
- Professional Associations
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
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2008 –
Current - Activities: Selected as one of Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Connecticut.
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- Adjunct Instructor – Trial Advocacy
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2005 –
Current -
- Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
- Staff Instructor
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2000 –
Current - Activities: Teaching lawyers from around the country to be better trial lawyers for people injured or accused.
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- Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member; Former President
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1989 –
Current - Activities: President, 2000-2001
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- Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
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1989 –
Current -
- American Bar Association
- Member
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1988 –
Current - Activities: Also member of following: Criminal Justice Section; General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division; Law Practice Management Section; Section of Litigation, including Criminal Justice Committee and Expert Witnesses Committee; Center for Professional Responsibility.
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
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1988 –
Current -
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Member
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1985 –
Current -
- Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
- Member
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1985 –
Current -
- American Association for Justice
- Member
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1984 –
Current -
- Connecticut Bar Association
- Member
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1984 –
Current -
- Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
- Member; Board of Governors
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1984 –
Current - Activities: Elected to Board of Governors in 2005. Member of Medical Malpractice Committee.
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- Connecticut Bar Association / National Institute of Trial Advocacy
- Staff Instructor
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2003 –
2005 - Activities: Taught lawyers from Connecticut basic and advanced trial advocacy skills.
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- Adjunct Instructor – Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility
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2000 –
2002 -
- Publications
- Taking Depositions in Accident and Malpractice Cases: A Guide for Plaintiff’s Lawyers
- Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
- 2005
- Ethical, Legal, and Practical Considerations of Retainer Agreements
- Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
- 2001
- Protect Yourself Against Claims by Prospective Clients With Letters of Declination
- Connecticut Law Tribune
- 2000
- Grievance Defense: Should You Respond on the Merits at the Local Panel?
- Connecticut Law Tribune
- 1998
- Ethical Considerations in Criminal Defense
- National Business Institute
- 1996
- Taking the Criminal Case to Trial
- National Business Institute
- 1996
- Medical Malpractice Claims – Connecticut Action and Remedies – Tort Law
- Butterworth Publishing
- 1993
- Websites & Blogs
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