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Brian Murphy


Brian Murphy has been involved with nursing home litigation since 2003. In addition to nursing home litigation, Brian has extensive experience with medical malpractice, personal injury and wrongful death litigation.

After beginning his career at a large civil defense law firm, he left to form the Braswell Murphy firm in 2012 so that he could focus on representing individuals and families harmed by the conduct of others. He has represented clients in courts throughout the United States.

Brian is originally from Phenix City, Alabama. He has lived in Mobile since 2003. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Auburn University and a juris doctorate from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. He is licensed to practice law in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi.

Brian holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, has been named to the Alabama and Mid-South Super Lawyers for several years in a row and is a graduate of the Keenan Trial Institute. He is very active in the Mobile Bar Association and the Alabama Bar Association, serving on multiple committees and holding leadership positions.

He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Alabama Association for Justice, National Trial Lawyers, South Alabama Trial Lawyers Association and the American Inns of Court.

Client Reviews

★★★★★
Jonathan did a great job helping my family navigate through a lengthy lawsuit involving my grandmother's death in a nursing home. Through every step of the case, Jonathan kept my family informed of the progression of the case. Although our case eventually settled at a mediation, I really was impressed at how well prepared Jonathan was to take the case to trial. Lisa
★★★★★
After I read Jonathan’s Nursing Home Blog, I decided to hire him to look into my wife’s treatment at a local nursing home. Jonathan did a great job explaining the process and the laws that apply to nursing homes. I immediately felt at ease and was glad to have him on my side. Though the lawsuit process was at times frustrating, Jonathan reassured me, particularly at my deposition. I really felt like Jonathan cared about my wife’s best interests, and I think that came across to the lawyers for the nursing home. Eric