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Client wins unemployment after refusing mandatory Covid-19 vaccine requirement due to religion

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Admin

Attorney Murphy is pleased to start off 2023 by securing a favorable decision for his client who was fired from a Boston-area hospital for refusing its mandatory Covid-19 vaccine requirement for religious reasons. The Department of Unemployment Assistance (“DUA”) initially … Continue reading →

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Boston Magazine recognizes Attorney Murphy in its inaugural “Top Lawyers” list

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Admin

Attorney Murphy is pleased to be included in Boston Magazine‘s first-ever “Top Lawyers” list, which recognizes the top law professionals in the Greater Boston area. Boston Magazine’s editorial team researched and selected lawyers based on peer nominations and externally available … Continue reading →

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100k Judgment Secured

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Admin

Recently, Attorney Murphy secured a $100,992.00 judgment in favor of his client in a non-payment of wages case. At issue was whether the employer paid the client, a laborer, prevailing wages and wages due upon his termination. The evidence overwhelmingly … Continue reading →

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Human Resource Manager Vindicated

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Admin

Recently, Attorney Murphy’s client, former human resources manager of a reputable k-12 mathematics program, received a favorable decision after a highly contentious unemployment hearing. The unemployment office initially denied the client’s claim stating that the client resigned because he disagreed … Continue reading →

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#BostonStrong

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Admin

On May 12, 2014, the Boston Bar Association awarded Attorney Murphy the “President’s Award” for providing pro bono legal assistance to victims and small business owners affected by the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing through the Boston Bar Association’s Marathon Assistance … Continue reading →

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Pro Bono Matters

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Admin

Today, Attorney Murphy is pleased to receive an unemployment benefit hearing decision in favor of his pro bono client. The employer terminated Attorney Murphy’s client for alleged insubordination, but Attorney Murphy argued that the termination was unjust. Attorney Murphy successfully … Continue reading →

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