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Patrick M. Murphy, Esq., pmurphy@lawyersweekly.com
Reporter, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly & Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly
Pat Murphy has worked more than 30 years in legal publishing as a manager, editor and reporter for various websites and publications.
A member of the Ohio Bar, before becoming an award-winning journalist Pat served four years as a law clerk at the Ohio Court of Appeals, 8th District. There, Pat drafted opinions for two judges in cases involving all types of civil litigation and criminal prosecutions, including death penalty review.
Pat is the proud father of Patrick Jr., who works as a licensed clinical social worker at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. A devotee of the Bigfoot legend, Pat often ranges the woods of Eastern Ohio on the lookout for the mythical creature, accompanied by his trusted sidekick, Buttons, a golden retriever/lab mix. Pat can be reached via email at pmurphy@lawyersweekly.com or at (440) 729-2347.
Recent Articles from Pat Murphy
Editor's Picks
August 4, 2025
Lawyers secure $21M+ award on joint venturer’s counterclaims
Appeals Court affirms $21M judgment in favor of hotel developer in bitter business dispute over joint venture, fiduciary duty, and breach of contract.
Editor's Picks
August 1, 2025
Suit: lawyer conspired to swipe company from unwitting shareholder
A Connecticut lawyer faces claims of civil conspiracy, malpractice, and fiduciary breach in a federal suit over control of a Massachusetts company.
Editor's Picks
July 29, 2025
Judge nixes suit over job offer pulled for ‘microaggression’
Federal judge dismisses due process suit by educator, finding no valid contract existed for Easthampton school superintendent position.
Editor's Picks
July 24, 2025
Attorneys notch trifecta of wins vs. Barnstable board
Appeals Court reverses Barnstable rulings in three pier permit cases, citing overreach by conservation commission beyond wetlands law authority.
Editor's Picks
July 21, 2025
ABA opinion concludes biased jury strikes violate ethics rule
ABA Formal Opinion 517 says lawyers may face discipline for discriminatory peremptory challenges, even if acting on client, consultant, or AI advice.
Editor's Picks
July 16, 2025
‘Hallucinating’ ChatGPT lands Boston lawyer in hot water
Boston attorney sanctioned for submitting AI-generated legal filings with fake cases and quotes in a pet custody trial. Court warns of AI misuse risks.
Editor's Picks
July 14, 2025
Effect of ‘Mahmoud’ on Mass. public schools debated
U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor may push Massachusetts schools to revise LGBTQ+ curriculum opt-out policies amid First Amendment concerns.
Editor's Picks
July 11, 2025
Justices pass on review of Hanover teacher’s free speech claim
The U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear teacher’s First Amendment case over firing for TikTok posts. Justices let lower court ruling on public employee speech limits.
From the Bench
July 7, 2025
SCOTUS wrap-up: class action over unsolicited faxes revived
U.S. Supreme Court rules 6-3 that federal courts may assess FCC final rulings in TCPA fax cases, reversing 9th Circuit on Hobbs Act limits.
Editor's Picks
July 6, 2025
Judge: verbal objections suffice for repo ‘breach of peace’
A federal judge says verbal objections alone may breach the peace in car repossessions, allowing consumers to sue under FDCPA and Massachusetts law.
From the Bench
July 6, 2025
SCOTUS corrects Boston judge in high-stakes immigration case
SCOTUS ruled a federal judge overstepped his authority by enforcing a deportation-related remedy after the justices stayed his preliminary injunction in the case.
From the Bench
July 3, 2025
SCOTUS wrap-up: factors for revoking supervised release narrowed
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled a federal judge could not consider the need to “promote respect for the law” in deciding whether to revoke a drug defendant’s supervised release.
