Karissa N. Murphy

Karissa N. Murphy is a committed attorney specializing in personal injury law, serving the El Mirage, Arizona community. She earned her B.A. in Political Science and English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh in 2014 and later obtained her Juris Doctor from Duquesne University School of Law in 2018. During her time at Duquesne, Karissa was actively involved in a civil entitlements clinic, where she organized a significant expungement and pardon workshop for Allegheny County residents.

Her passion for personal injury law emerged early in her legal education, prompting her to join a Pittsburgh-area civil law practice during her first year of law school. Raised in Pennsylvania with her mother, Karissa was inspired to establish her legal career in Pittsburgh, driven by a deep commitment to her community.

Karissa's legal expertise is complemented by her involvement in several clinics and internships focused on civil rights, alongside meaningful research initiatives in Pittsburgh. Her dedication extends to volunteering with election protection efforts, maintaining strong community ties.

Among her many accolades, Karissa was recognized as a Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40 Lawyer in Personal Injury by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys in 2020. She also achieved First Place as a National Moot Court Champion in 2017 at the George Washington School of Law.