Megan M. Murphy

Of Counsel

P:631-766-6921
E:mmurphy@gvlaw.com

Meet Megan

Megan is of counsel with the firm and has represented a wide variety of clients in matters relating to general liability, including commercial transportation carriers, residential and commercial property owners, and private security providers. Megan prides herself on maintaining high levels of client communication, transparency, and organization throughout all phases of litigation, including pre-litigation claims and trial preparation. As a skilled negotiator, she believes that the most effective representation is built upon integrity, identifying goals, and planning.

Prior to joining the firm, Megan served as a partner at a Long Island-based firm also practicing various areas of insurance defense, where she received multiple summary judgment decisions in various Long Island, New York City, and upstate counties. Megan was a 2021 recipient of the Long Island Business News’ Leadership in Law award and currently serves as the Vice President of the Moxxie Mentoring Foundation Board of Directors. A nationally ranked moot court competitor, she also regularly volunteers her time to mentor St. John’s University students and coaches local high school students for mock trial and moot court competitions.

Megan is a self-proclaimed “Disney parks geek” who enjoys spending time with family, including her husband and two young sons, traveling, and indoor cycling.

Honors
  • Long Island Business News recipient of award for Leadership in Law, 2021
Community Service
  • Coach local high school students in mock trial and moot court competitions
  • Mentor St. John’s University students seeking to pursue legal careers

Practice Areas

  • General Liability
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability Defense
  • Security Guard Litigation Defense
  • Subrogation and Property Loss
  • Trucking and Transportation

Admissions

Bar
  • New York State Bar, 2013
Court
  • Second Judicial Department, 2013

Education

  • Hofstra University, Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting, 2009
  • Juris Doctor, Touro Law Center, 2012