40+ Years
Legal Experience
About Patrick Murphy
Patrick Murphy is a distinguished personal injury litigator based in Lake County, Ohio, with a focus on nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. His extensive track record has earned him recognition as one of the leading personal injury lawyers. Mr. Murphy holds an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Kent State University and a law degree from Cleveland Marshall College of Law, where he served as vice chairman of the Moot Court Board of Governors.
Since 2011, he has been honored as an Ohio Super Lawyer and is among the top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. In 2007, he was a finalist for Trial Lawyer of the Year by Public Justice for securing a $52 million class action judgment against the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.
Mr. Murphy holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubble. He actively participates in several trial organizations, including the Cleveland Academy of Trial Lawyers, Ohio Association for Justice, American Association for Justice, and the AAJ Nursing Home Litigation Group.
Beyond his legal practice, Patrick contributes to his community as a Board of Trustees member for the American Heart Association in Cleveland. He is also an officer and trustee of Cleveland’s West Side Irish American Club, Executive Director of Cleveland’s Saint Patrick’s Day parade committee, and a founding member, trustee, and officer of the Irish American Law Society of Cleveland.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Ohio Car Accident Laws
Understanding Ohio's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$50K/$25K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of law does Patrick Murphy specialize in?
Patrick Murphy specializes in nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases.
What are some of Patrick Murphy's legal recognitions?
He has been recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyer and one of the top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers.
What community roles does Patrick Murphy hold?
He serves as a trustee for the American Heart Association in Cleveland and holds leadership roles in several Irish American organizations.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Patrick Murphy for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Patrick for a free case review
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