Tag Archives: pro bono attorney

Pro Bono Honoree

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Admin

Today, the Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services in Massachusetts presented Attorney Murphy with a certificate of recognition “for performing in the finest tradition of the Massachusetts bar by providing significant pro bono legal services during … Continue reading →

Posted in Employment Law, Landlord-Tenant | Tagged #probonomonth, 2013 pro bono honor roll, civil rights attorney, discrimination lawyer, housing lawyer, pro bono attorney | 1 Comment

#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 →

Posted in Employment Law, Landlord-Tenant | Tagged BBA, boston bar association, boston employment attorney, boston marathon victims, boston strong, bostonstrong, pro bono attorney, volunteer attorney

Security Deposit Law Pro Bono Services

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Admin

Given that June through September are the major “moving” months of the year, Attorney Murphy is now taking a limited amount of pro bono security deposit cases. If you are a landlord or tenant dealing with the legal uncertainties of … Continue reading →

Posted in Landlord-Tenant | Tagged compliance with security deposit law, damages in apartment, housing attorney, landlord-tenant attorney, massachusetts security deposit law, pro bono attorney, withholding security deposit | 1 Comment

Bank Branch Manager Prevails

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Admin

Recently, Attorney Murphy’s client, a former branch manager of a bank, received a favorable unemployment benefits decision after a highly contentious administrative hearing. The bank terminated Attorney Murphy’s client due to an alleged workplace violation and argued the client … Continue reading →

Posted in Employment Law | Tagged bank manager, employment attorney, flawed internal controls, mass unemployment benefits, pro bono attorney, unemployment administrative appeal hearing, unemployment attorney, volunteer lawyer, wrongful termination attorney

Seek Counsel Prior to Expiration of Medical Leave

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Admin

Recently, Attorney Murphy’s client received a favorable unemployment benefits decision after a Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) administrative hearing on the merits of the client’s claim. The employer terminated the client soon after his Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) … Continue reading →

Posted in Employment Law | Tagged 25(e)(2), appealing unemployment decision, boston unemployment lawyer, dua, FMLA, medical documentation, medical leave, pro bono attorney, unemployment, unemployment benefits, unemployment hearing

5th Annual Housing Court Judicial Forum Is Noteworthy

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Admin

Recently, Attorney Murphy attended the 5th Annual Housing Court Judicial Forum, held at the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Center (MCLE) in Boston, MA. Among the distinguished panel of judges were the Honorable Anne Kenney Chaplin; Honorable Marylou Muirhead; Chief Justice … Continue reading →

Posted in Landlord-Tenant | Tagged eviction lawyer, housing attorney, housing court, landlord tenant law, lawyer for the day in housing court, limited assistance representation (LAR), pro bono attorney, security deposit law, summary process

Pro Bono Matters

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Admin

Attorney Murphy continuously gives back to the community through his active membership as a Volunteer Panel Attorney with the Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association. In maintaining his record of success of over fifty cases won for pro … Continue reading →

Posted in Employment Law | Tagged board of review, dua, pro bono attorney, unemployment appeal, unemployment attorney, unemployment benefits, unemployment hearing, vlp, volunteer lawyers project