Joseph T. Murphy

Joseph T. Murphy, a seasoned attorney and partner at Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, Illinois, has been a licensed legal practitioner since 2012. His practice primarily revolves around personal injury cases in the Chicagoland area, focusing on incidents such as aviation accidents, medical malpractice and various vehicle mishaps.

Mr. Murphy has played pivotal roles in numerous high-stakes cases. Notably, he led the legal team in the November 2023 Yellow Line CTA crash, advocating for multiple victims, an effort that has drawn significant media coverage from outlets like CBS and WGN 9. His achievements comprise collaborating on a landmark $6.47 million verdict in 2024 for a 58-year-old man who suffered severe injuries from a poorly positioned hip implant.

In the realm of aviation law, Mr. Murphy is actively involved with the legal proceedings concerning a 2019 Boeing jet crash. His legal acumen also contributed to securing a $27 million settlement for an 8-year-old girl who sustained grave injuries during birth at a local hospital, a case that stemmed from an emergency C-section necessitated by alarming signs on her twin's fetal monitor.

Mr. Murphy earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Law in 2012, followed by a Bachelor of Arts in history from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2008. His earlier career includes roles such as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney and a special assistant U.S. attorney at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, where he handled misdemeanor and felony cases. He also served as the chief of federal litigation for the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Murphy is an active member of the Judicial Evaluation Committee of The Chicago Bar Association. His professional standing is affirmed by a “Very Good” rating on Avvo and inclusion in prestigious lists such as the Best Lawyers in America and the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers. His contributions to the field were also recognized with a spot in the 40 Under 40 by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin in 2022.