About Thomas J. Murphy
Thomas J. Murphy Jr. has practiced law in Pennsylvania for more than three decades. He began his legal career soon after law school and later established his own firm. Colleagues and clients have known him for steady courtroom presence and a practical approach to cases.
Murphy’s formal education began at the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a degree in finance in 1984. He went on to Villanova University School of Law and graduated in 1987. The combination of finance and law provided a grounding in numbers and rules. That background has informed the way he analyzes evidence and prepares legal strategy.
His early years in practice were spent in small firm settings. In 1987 he worked at the Law Office of Stewart Crawford. The following year he joined Rubinate, Walsh & Marks as a lawyer, where he handled a range of matters typical of private practice. In 2000 he opened the Law Offices of Thomas J. Murphy Jr., taking on the responsibilities of firm owner while continuing to represent individual clients.
Murphy is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania. He maintains membership in the Pennsylvania State Bar and is a current member of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. Those affiliations keep him connected to state developments and peer networks. Over time he has dealt with courtroom procedures, client advocacy and the logistics of running a small law office.
Today he practices under the name Law Offices of Thomas J. Murphy, Jr. The firm handles matters for clients in the state courts of Pennsylvania. He draws on his finance training and extensive courtroom experience when assessing cases and counseling clients. He focuses on representing clients in Pennsylvania state courts.