Founder and senior partner of Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, former judge William H. “Billy” Murphy, Jr. stands on a respected legacy of legal counsel. He has been a Baltimore trial attorney for decades, aggressively and effectively handling a broad range of ongoing cases.

With a 90% success rate in state court cases, Billy Murphy knows how to navigate complex legal matters. He also holds a 40% success rate in federal cases, which is four times higher than the national average (9%). His 40+ years of practice in and out of the courtroom have equipped him to advocate for clients from all backgrounds and walks of life.

Boasting a reputation as an expert litigator with a calm, calculated approach, Billy Murphy prides himself on getting to the truth. When you ask those who know him well to describe the man who leads a majority of Murphy, Falcon & Murphy’s toughest cases, you’ll hear the words “imaginative,” “leader,” “calm,” and “team builder.”

LEGAL APPROACH

Judge Murphy is most energized when battling the powerful to protect the rights of the innocent and under-represented. He is legendary among trial lawyers for his creative, systematic approach. He commands every situation in the court, out-strategizing and out-working other attorneys time and time again. Cross-examining witnesses is a strong suit for Judge Murphy, and has led to many courtroom victories for his clients.

“In court, you only know, at best, 60% of what’s going to happen. The other 40% is unexpected. You state your theme. Then you improvise and, at the end, restate the theme,” he says.

His mastery of the law has helped Judge Murphy secure positive results for the individuals and corporations he has represented throughout the last several decades.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

One of Billy Murphy’s most notable victories became a legendary case in sports history, attracting attention throughout the country.

Murphy was representing boxing promoter Don King, who faced wire fraud charges brought on by a UK-based bank for allegedly fraudulently claiming $350,000 of refunds from a canceled boxing match. Billy Murphy aggressively defended his client, utilizing his extensive knowledge of the case and relentless cross-examination of Mr. King’s former accountant to get all nine counts dismissed.

Another notable victory involved Murphy, Falcon & Murphy’s representation of numerous homeowners in a case against Constellation Energy. The firm secured a $54 million settlement in 2008 for homeowners whose drinking wells were contaminated by coal ash.