Joseph T. Murphy, partner at Clifford Law Offices, has been invited to join The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 in the Civil Plaintiff category.
A skilled civil plaintiffs’ attorney with over a decade of experience, Joseph Murphy represents victims of negligence in high-stakes personal injury and wrongful death cases, helping clients recover from catastrophic injuries related to auto accidents, medical malpractice, transportation accidents, and other complex matters. He approaches each case with unwavering dedication, compassion, and a strong commitment to justice, securing meaningful verdicts and settlements for those he represents.
Among his many notable case results, Mr. Murphy was part of the team that secured a $27 million settlement for a girl (Twin A), now 8 years old, who suffered severe, permanent injuries during delivery at a Chicago-area hospital. He also helped obtain a $25 million settlement on behalf of the family of a young boy who died after he was struck by a driver. Currently, Mr. Murphy serves as the lead attorney in the November 2023 Yellow Line CTA crash, where he represents several injured victims. He is also one of the Chicago aviation lawyers at Clifford Law Offices, involved in ongoing civil litigation in Chicago federal court surrounding the 2019 crash of a Boeing jet.
In addition to his success as a civil plaintiff attorney, Mr. Murphy is a decorated U.S. Army Captain and former Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. His military service with the 101st Airborne Division instilled in him the courage and composure evident in his courtroom presence, as well as the integrity he brings to each case he handles.
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an invitation-only organization that includes the top trial lawyers from each state or region. These lawyers meet specific qualifications as civil plaintiffs or criminal defense trial attorneys. Selection is based on a multi-step, objective process that is applied consistently, including peer nominations and third-party research. Membership is granted only to a few of the most qualified attorneys from each area who show exceptional leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and public profile, all assessed by fair and consistent standards in line with state bar rules.
To learn more about Joseph Murphy and his accomplishments, click here.