Michael Murphy

Biography

Michael focuses his practice exclusively on the representation of insurers. For more than a decade, he has counseled and advised insurance companies and, when necessary, represented them in litigation involving complex insurance coverage matters and bad faith claims. He has extensive experience litigating insurance coverage disputes arising under commercial general liability, first-party property, builder’s risk, automobile liability and professional liability policies in jurisdictions across the country.  Michael has experience handling multi-site environmental property damage claims and mass tort bodily injury claims arising from asbestos exposure, and is experienced in the defense of class actions. In addition, he has significant appellate experience including matters of first impression.  He is also a nationally published author and speaks regularly on issues affecting the insurance industry.

Before joining Stewart Bernstiel Rebar & Smith, Michael was a partner in the global insurance practice of an Am Law 100 law firm and he also previously practiced with a well-respected insurance boutique firm. After graduating from law school, he served as a federal law clerk to the Honorable Joseph L. McGlynn, Jr., United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Prior to entering the practice of law, Michael was employed in the pharmaceutical industry and worked for several major international pharmaceutical companies. In 2005, Michael was recognized by his peers and the publishers of Law & Politics magazines as a “Pennsylvania Rising Star.” Michael earned his bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, from Saint Joseph’s University, and he earned his law degree from Villanova University School of Law.

Education

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Admissions/Licenses

• Bar Admissions: PA