About Brian Patrick
Brian Patrick Murphy is a attorney specializing in business and employment law in Greenville, South Carolina. He has been practicing law in South Carolina since 1994, following his admission to the South Carolina Bar. Mr. Murphy is a founding partner of Stephenson & Murphy, LLC, located at 207 Whitsett Street, Greenville, SC 29601. The firm focuses on employment litigation and business law, offering services such as harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour issues. Business disputes. Mr.
Murphy earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in labor studies with a minor in business administration from The Pennsylvania State University in 1987. He then pursued his Juris Doctor at the University of South Carolina School of Law, graduating in 1992. During law school, he served as the associate editor in chief of the South Carolina Law Review and was a member of the Order of the Coif and the John Belton O’Neall Inn of Court. Before establishing his practice in Greenville, Mr. Murphy gained experience in Pennsylvania, where he was admitted to the bar in 1992. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a top-rated employment litigation attorney in Greenville, South Carolina, from 2008 to 2026. He holds an AV Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating, and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America.
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Murphy is actively involved in professional associations. He is a member of the Federal Bar Association and the South Carolina Association for Justice. He also serves as an executive board member of the Haynsworth-Perry American Inn of Court. His contributions to the legal community include co-authoring "Labor & Employment Law for South Carolina Employers" (S.C. Bar 2004) and writing an article on South Carolina employment law, 43 S.C — L. Rev.
387. Mr. Murphy's commitment to the community extends beyond his professional endeavors. He has been involved in various civic and charitable organizations, including the Sumter-Palmetto Rotary Club, the Military Officers Association of America, and the Sumter-Shaw Community Council. He has also served on the Board of Trustees of the Fort Mill Rescue Squad and the Board of Directors of the Bumblebee Fund, assisting families of children with special needs. With over three decades of experience, Brian Patrick Murphy continues to provide dedicated legal services in business and employment law, upholding a strong reputation for professionalism and expertise in the Greenville area.
