About John C.
John C. Murphy is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1977 and holds bar number 78880. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Murphy is a partner at Murphy & Evertz Attorneys at Law, a firm specializing in real estate law, located in Costa Mesa, California. He has been practicing law for over 40 years, serving clients throughout Southern California.
Mr. Murphy earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in 1980. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Riverside, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in 1976. During his time at USC Gould, he was recognized for his academic achievements and commitment to the legal profession.
Mr. Murphy concentrates his practice in the areas of eminent domain, inverse condemnation, and complex real estate litigation. He represents a diverse clientele, including public agencies, corporations, and landowners, in matters involving property rights and compensation disputes. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Murphy has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Orange, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Costa Mesa for five years.
Mr. Murphy is an active member of the American Inns of Court, Warren J. Ferguson Inn, and Lambda Alpha, an honorary real estate fraternity. He is also an affiliate member of the Appraisal Institute and a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Additionally, he has served on the Board of Visitors of Chapman University School of Law and as an arbitrator for the Orange County Superior Court. Mr. Murphy is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Southern California effectively.
